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Except for

I have wondered for a long time about the difference between "except" and "except for" . I would appreciate if you could tell me.
  

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'Except (for)'-- that is, either form, is used anywhere except before infinitives, conjunctions and prepositions-- when 'except' is normally used.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'Except (for)'-- that is, either form, is used anywhere except before infinitives, conjunctions and prepositions-- when 'except' is normally used.
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'Except (for)'-- that is, either form, is used anywhere except before infinitives, conjunctions and prepositions-- when 'except' is normally used.
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can we say it is like "apart from" or "other than" ?
or is there any difference between them?
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They all seem to work in the sentences I can imagine, Seyf-- let us know if you find any questionable cases.
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"apart from being colleagues, we spend most of our time together".

"apart from its title, this book has a lot to offer."

here apart from is closer in meaning to "in addition to".

correct?
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Yes, it does. And yet another meaning in 'keeping mothers apart from their children is cruel'.
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Thank you Mr.Micawber and Seyfihoca for your help. I have another question. Is there any difference in meaning apart from that in usage?
Example, He did very well on the exam except (for) a few mistakes. Does "except for" has the meaning of "only", or "just"?
Example: Everyone except (for) David is going to the party. Does "except" mean "David is exceptional"?
Thank you for your
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Well, for one thing, you have hit upon an example for which only 'except for' is possible:

'He did very well on the exam except for a few mistakes.' The 'for' seems to be required because 'mistakes' requires a different verb: not 'do' but 'make'-- 'He did very well on the exam except for (making) a few mistakes.' Having said that, 'except for' means 'not including', not 'just/on
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