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Compound Prepositions - Exception & Exclusion

Explore English compound prepositions for expressing exception and exclusion, including "aside from" and "in lieu of".

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aside from
[preposition]

used to indicate exclusion of a particular thing or person

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except for
[preposition]

not including a specific item, person, or condition

Ex: He enjoys all except for soccer .
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in lieu of
[preposition]

in replacement of something that is typically expected or required

Ex: She offered her in lieu of a monetary donation to the charity .
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in place of
[preposition]

as a substitute for someone or something

Ex: She was appointed as the team in place of the previous manager .
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instead of
[preposition]

as a substitute for someone or something else

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outside of
[preposition]

excluding a particular thing, person, or condition

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regardless of
[preposition]

without taking into consideration or being influenced by a particular factor or condition

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out of reach of
[preposition]

beyond the distance or capability of someone or something to access or attain

Ex: The dream of space travel out of reach of most people until recent advancements .
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not including a specific item, person, or condition

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apart from
[preposition]

used to indicate an exception or exclusion from something or someone

Ex: The car is in perfect apart from a small scratch on the door .
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