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🚫exception

noun
/ɪkˈsɛpʃən/
except exceptionable

Meaning

A case or instance that does not follow a general rule.
a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule

Example Sentences

Every rule has an exception.

Most students passed the exam, with the exception of a few who were absent.

Example Expressions

take exception to

Synonyms

anomaly, irregularity, deviation, exclusion, exemption, special case
Entry 1
anomaly, irregularity, deviation, exclusion, exemption
Entry 2
exclusion, anomaly, deviation, special case

Antonyms

rule, norm, standard, inclusion
Entry 1
rule, norm, standard
Entry 2
rule, norm, standard, inclusion

Collocations

make an exception, without exception, rare exception, exception to the rule, make exception
Entry 1
make an exception, without exception, rare exception, exception to the rule
Entry 2
without exception, make exception, rare exception

More Example Sentences

Being late is not my habit, today was an exception.

Your skills are exceptional, with just some fine-tuning it will become flawless.

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