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Accept vs Except

What is the difference?

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Accept (Verb)

Definition:

As a verb, “accept” means to agree to take something that is offered, given, or allowed. It can also mean to believe or recognize something as true.

Usage:

The word “accept” is used when you agree to receive something or to approve of something. For example, “She accepted the job offer,” meaning she agreed to take the job. It can also mean acknowledging or believing something, as in, “I accept that it might rain today.”

Examples:

  • I will gladly accept your invitation to tomorrow’s dinner.
  • It will be a pleasure to accept their offer.
  • John said he wouldn’t accept defeat until someone beat him to the ground.

Synonyms:

  • Receive
  • Take
  • Embrace
  • Acknowledge
  • Admit

Except (Verb, Preposition, Conjunction)

Definition:

The term “except” means not including something or other than that in the sense of a proposition. But at the same time, as a conjunction, it introduces a phrase or clause indicating an exception to something previously mentioned.

Usage:

To make this easy to understand for you, here’s an example. For instance, “Everyone attended the meeting except Sarah,” meaning everyone was there except Sarah. It is also used to introduce an exception to a general statement, such as “I like all fruits except bananas.” This means the person isn’t showing interest in the specific fruit.

Examples:

  • All the students passed the exam except Jack.
  • Who could have done this except him?
  • Everyone got a pink collar, except mine was green.

Synonyms:

  • Exclude
  • Apart From
  • Other than
  • But
  • Leave Out

Key Differences:

The key difference between “accept” and “except” lies in their meanings and usage:

“Accept” involves agreeing to receive or approve something. Its meaning may differ in different contextual situations, but it can’t be similar to the word “except.”

“Except” is used to exclude or indicate an exception to something. It’s a preposition that only means excluding someone or something.

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