Compound Prepositions - Exception & Exclusion

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

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Compound Prepositions
aside from
aside from [preposition]

used to indicate exclusion of a particular thing or person

Ex: Aside from the occasional disagreement , they have a strong relationship .
except for
except for [preposition]

not including a specific item, person, or condition

Ex: We have finished all the tasks except for the final one .
in lieu of
in lieu of [preposition]

in replacement of something that is typically expected or required

Ex: The manager allowed employees to take extra time off in lieu of overtime pay .
in place of
in place of [preposition]

as a substitute for someone or something

Ex: The temporary employee worked in place of the regular receptionist while she was on vacation .
instead of
instead of [preposition]

as a substitute for someone or something else

Ex: Instead of a traditional wedding cake , they opted for a dessert table .
outside of
outside of [preposition]

excluding a particular thing, person, or condition

Ex: The library is open every day outside of public holidays .
regardless of
regardless of [preposition]

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

Ex: The policy applies to all employees , regardless of their tenure .
out of reach of
out of reach of [preposition]

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

Ex: The goal seemed out of reach of the struggling team .
with the exception of
with the exception of [preposition]

not including a specific item, person, or condition

Ex: The restaurant serves all dishes with the exception of seafood .
apart from
apart from [preposition]

used to indicate an exception or exclusion from something or someone

Ex: I have finished all my chores apart from doing the laundry .
Compound Prepositions
Place or Time Quantity or Degree Similarity or Contradiction Purpose & Intention
Reference & Relation Attribution & Consequence Association & Compliance Conformity & Connection
Exception & Exclusion Means or Cause Availability or Preference