Sunday, 26 August 2018

Confusing and Misused Words - Accept v Except



Accept (verb) - to take

  • Does this store accept credit cards for purchases under $30?
  • I'm glad Sam was mature enough to accept full responsibility for his mistakes.
  • I've just been invited to my cousin's wedding in London, but I haven't decided whether to accept (= to say yes).


Except (preposition, conjunction) - not including

  • My favourite restaurant is open every day except Wednesdays. 
  • Everyone was at the party except Daniel.
  • She couldn't eat anything except porridge when she was sick.
  • The government has few options except to cut back on spending.

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