Except and Accept
English is a very special language. Every word is situation bound. One word will have different meanings in different scenarios. A small spelling change might change the meaning. Except preposition 1. with the exclusion of; excluding; save; but: They were all there except me. conjunction 2. only; with the exception (usually followed by that ): parallel cases except that one is younger than the other. 3. otherwise than; but (followed by an adv., phrase, or clause): well fortified except here. 4. Archaic. unless . Idioms 5. except for, if it were not for: She would travel more except for lack of money. Accept verb (used with object) 1. to take or receive (something offered); receive with approval or favor: to accept a present; to accept a proposal. 2. to agree or consent to; accede to: to accept a treaty; to accept an apology. 3. to respond or answer affirmatively to: to accept an invitation. 4. to undertake the re