exception
/ɪkˈsepʃn/
deviation, special case
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- 1.
A case that does not follow a general rule.
"Most rules have an exception."
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Most rules have an exception.
Most rules have an exception.
I'll make an exception just this once.
I'll make an exception just this once.
She works late every night without exception.
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How do you pronounce exception?
exception is pronounced [/ɪkˈsepʃn/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does exception mean?
exception means "deviation, special case". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is exception?
exception is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with exception?
Example: "Most rules have an exception." — used to mean "deviation, special case".
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