Accept vs. Except

Accept is a verb meaning to receive or agree to something, while except is usually a preposition meaning excluding or apart from. A quick tip: you accept an offer, but everyone came except one person.


What's the difference between accept and except?

Accept is a verb meaning to receive or agree to something.

Except is usually a preposition meaning excluding or apart from.

A quick tip: you accept an offer, but everyone came except one person.


Synonyms: browse synonyms for accept and synonyms for except.


Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between accept and except?

Accept is a verb meaning to receive or agree to something, while except is usually a preposition meaning excluding or apart from. A quick tip: you accept an offer, but everyone came except one person.

When do you use accept?

Accept is a verb meaning to receive or agree to something.

When do you use except?

Except is usually a preposition meaning excluding or apart from.


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