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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 their initial funding , the project received no help .
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but
[preposition]

used to show exclusion or exception from a group or category

Ex: All the students passed the exam but Sarah.
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except
[preposition]

used to introduce an exclusion

Ex: We invited everyone except our noisy neighbor .
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excepting
[preposition]

excluding; with the exception of

Ex: All excepting two of the books were returned to the library.
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excluding
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used to convey leaving out something or someone

Ex: There is nothing to eat, excluding some stale bread and cheese.
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outside
[preposition]

used to indicate exclusion of someone or something

Ex: Outside the initial investment , no additional funds were required for the project .
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outside 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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bar
[preposition]

with the exception of certain things or people

Ex: The event is open to the public, bar those under 18.
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saving
[preposition]

used to show exception from a general statement; apart from

Ex: All, saving the youngest, were killed in the accident.
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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: He refused to speak to anyone other than his lawyer .
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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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apart 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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except for
[preposition]

not including a specific item, person, or condition

Ex: He enjoys all sports except for soccer .
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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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