Prepositions - Prepositions of Exclusion

These preposition are used to specify exclusions or exceptions from a general category.

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beyond [preposition]

apart from or except for something

Ex: Beyond the announcement , no further details were shared .

but [preposition]

used to show exclusion or exception from a group or category

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except [preposition]

used to introduce an exclusion

Ex: She can play every musical instrument except the drums .

excepting [preposition]

excluding; with the exception of

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excluding [preposition]

used to convey leaving out something or someone

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outside [preposition]

used to indicate exclusion of someone or something

Ex: Outside a few minor adjustments , the plan remained unchanged .

outside of [preposition]

excluding a particular thing, person, or condition

Ex: The library is open every day outside of public holidays .

bar [preposition]

with the exception of certain things or people

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saving [preposition]

used to show exception from a general statement; apart from

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other than [preposition]

used to indicate that the person, item, or thing that follows is the only exception to the statement

Ex: She has no hobbies other than reading and painting .

aside from [preposition]

used to indicate exclusion of a particular thing or person

Ex: Aside from the occasional disagreement , they have a strong relationship .

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 .

except for [preposition]

not including a specific item, person, or condition

Ex: We have finished all the tasks except for the final one .

with the exception of [preposition]

not including a specific item, person, or condition

Ex: The restaurant serves all dishes with the exception of seafood .

Prepositions
Prepositions of Place	Prepositions of Vertical Position	Prepositions of Horizontal Position	Prepositions of Distance and Proximity
Prepositions of Movement and Direction	Prepositions of Time	Prepositions of Relative Time	Prepositions of Duration and Repetition
Prepositions of Comparison and Similarity	Prepositions of Difference and Contrast	Prepositions of Purpose and Intention	Prepositions of Manner and Medium
Prepositions of Instrument and Agency	Prepositions of Ownership and Responsibility	Prepositions of Topic	Prepositions of Inclusion and Categorization
Prepositions of Exclusion	Prepositions of Cause and Reason	Prepositions of Company and Connection	Prepositions of Absence and Separation
Prepositions of Support or Opposition	Prepositions of Target and Destination	Prepositions of Attribution and Preference	Prepositions of Level and Range
Prepositions of Material and Origin	Prepositions of Quantity and Mathematic Relations	Prepositions of Parameter and Specification	Prepositions of Exchange and Substitution
Prepositions of State and Influence	Prepositions of Rank and Occupation	Prepositions of Sequence and Condition	Prepositions of Alignment
Prepositions of Reference	Prepositions of Basis