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What does except for mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word except for? Here's what it means.

Preposition
  1. With the exception of
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He was always careful not to touch her, except for his brush, and then with just the gentlest of strokes.
He ran across the battle field, wielding no weapon except for a small knife.
The alley was pitch black except for the reflected glitter of the water on the walls.
Thankfully he was unhurt except for a cut on his knee, though his bike did land squarely on top of him.
Dating is rare among the Karakalpaks, except for those living in large cities such as Nukus.
It was a complete white-out, except for the ghostlike silhouette of our boat.

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