Accept vs Except

Quick Tip: Remember: Accept means to receive or agree (verb). Except means excluding or but (preposition/conjunction).

Accept

verb

to consent to receive or undertake something offered

Examples:
  • I accept your apology.
  • She accepted the job offer.
  • The committee will accept applications until Friday.
verb

to believe or come to recognize as valid or correct

Examples:
  • I accept that I made a mistake.
  • The theory is widely accepted by scientists.

Except

preposition

not including; other than

Examples:
  • Everyone was invited except John.
  • The store is open every day except Sunday.
  • All the students passed except two.
conjunction

used before a statement that forms an exception to one just made

Examples:
  • I would go, except I have other plans.
  • The car is perfect, except it needs new tires.
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