# παρεκτός/parektos
This word connects two groups of words together and describes how they relate to one another. It is a preposition.
* This word can mean besides or in addition to. It is used to introduce a situation that happens in addition to another situation.
* This word can mean except. It is used to introduce a situation that does not apply to the rest of what the speaker is saying.

See: Matthew 5:32; Acts 26:29, 2 Corinthians 11:28
