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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Parts
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| definition 1: |
An exception is something that is left out or different from all or most of the others in a group.
Marcus says he doesn't like vegetables, but sweet potatoes are an exception. He loves roasted sweet potatoes.Most of the kids liked the movie. Kendra was the only exception. She thought it was dumb. |
| definition 2: |
If something doesn't fit the general rule, it is an exception.
In English, we make words plural by adding "s," but there are some exceptions like "mice" for "mouse" and "feet" for "foot." We don't say "many mices" or "many foots." |
| related words: |
protest |
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