“Accept” and “except” are two commonly confused words in English due to their similar pronunciation, but they have different meanings and uses.
Accept
Definition: To receive or agree to something willingly.
Part of Speech: Verb
Examples:
- “I accept your apology.”
- “She accepted the job offer.”
- “They accepted the terms and conditions.”
Usage: Use “accept” when talking about agreeing to take something that is offered or recognizing something as true.
Except
Definition: Not including; other than.
Part of Speech: Preposition or conjunction
Examples:
- “Everyone is invited except John.”
- “She did all her chores except the laundry.”
- “Except for the rain, it was a perfect day.”
Usage: Use “except” when indicating that something or someone is excluded from a statement or condition.
Quick Tips to Remember:
- Accept starts with “A” and means to Agree to take or receive.
- Except starts with “E” and means Exclude.
Understanding these differences can help you use these words correctly in your writing and speaking.
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