If "except" means "excluding," the opposite is "including."
- Example: "Everyone went to the party except John." (excluding)
- Opposite: "Everyone went to the party including John." (including)
If "except" means "but," the opposite is "and."
- Example: "I like all fruits except bananas." (but)
- Opposite: "I like all fruits and bananas." (and)
If "except" is used to express a contrast, the opposite could be "similarly," "also," or "likewise."
- Example: "Everyone was happy except Mary." (contrast)
- Opposite: "Everyone was happy, and Mary was happy too." (similarly/also/likewise)
It's important to understand the context of "except" to determine the most accurate opposite.