Exception & Exclusion: English Vocabulary List

used to indicate exclusion of a particular thing or person

"Aside from rain, we went."

"Aside from a few minor issues the project was a complete success and finished on time."

not including a specific item, person, or condition

"Everyone passed except for John."

"Except for John everyone came to the party and we had a wonderful time together."

in replacement of something that is typically expected or required

"He gave milk in lieu of cream."

"He received a cash payment in lieu of vacation days because he could not take time off."

as a substitute for someone or something

"He used honey in place of sugar."

"The teacher used a marker in place of chalk because the chalkboard was broken."

as a substitute for someone or something else

"He drank water instead of soda."

"I will have tea instead of coffee because coffee keeps me awake at night."

excluding a particular thing, person, or condition

"Outside of work he is very quiet."

"Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf on weekends."

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

"He went regardless of the danger."

"Regardless of the cost we must buy the best equipment for the hospital."

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

"The toy is out of reach of the child."

"Keep the medicine out of reach of children and store it in a locked cabinet."

not including a specific item, person, or condition

"With the exception of John everyone passed."

"With the exception of one student everyone passed the final exam easily."

used to indicate an exception or exclusion from something or someone

"Apart from John everyone came."

"Apart from the broken window the house was in perfect condition and very clean."