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
Ex: She has no hobbies aside from reading .
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Sign inexcept for
[preposition]
not including a specific item, person, or condition
Ex: He enjoys all sports except for soccer .
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Sign inin lieu of
[preposition]
in replacement of something that is typically expected or required
Ex: She offered her time in lieu of a monetary donation to the charity .
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Sign inin place of
[preposition]
as a substitute for someone or something
Ex: She was appointed as the team leader in place of the previous manager .
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Sign ininstead of
[preposition]
as a substitute for someone or something else
Ex: She wore flats instead of heels to the party for comfort .
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Sign inoutside of
[preposition]
excluding a particular thing, person, or condition
Ex: The company has a great reputation outside of a few negative reviews .
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Sign inregardless of
[preposition]
without taking into consideration or being influenced by a particular factor or condition
Ex: Regardless of the cost , they are determined to renovate their home .
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Sign inout of reach of
[preposition]
beyond the distance or capability of someone or something to access or attain
Ex: The dream of space travel was out of reach of most people until recent advancements .
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Sign inwith the exception of
[preposition]
not including a specific item, person, or condition
Ex: She 's an excellent student with the exception of math , which she struggles with .
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Sign inapart from
[preposition]
used to indicate an exception or exclusion from something or someone
Ex: The car is in perfect condition apart from a small scratch on the door .
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