accept
verbto take something offered, or to agree to it
Accept: you take it in, like a catch.
Accept vs except
They sound almost the same. One is something you do. The other leaves something out.
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Quick answer
Accept means to receive or agree to something. Except means not including.
except
prepositionnot including; apart from
Except: leaves something out, like an exit.
The difference at a glance
| Word | Type | Means | Example | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| accept | verb | to take something offered, or to agree to it | I'm happy to accept your offer. | |
| except | preposition | not including; apart from | Everyone came except Tom. |
See each one in a sentence
verb
accept
Examples
I'm happy to accept your offer.
She accepted the job last week.
Common mistake
Not: I except your apology.
Say: I accept your apology.
Agreeing to receive something is accept.
preposition
except
Examples
Everyone came except Tom.
The shop is open every day except Sunday.
Common mistake
Not: Everyone accept Tom came.
Say: Everyone except Tom came.
Leaving someone out is except.
Pick the right word
Fill the gap
Read the sentence, then choose the word that fits.
Now use them yourself
Write or say two sentences, one with each word, in a real conversation.