exception
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
Someone or something that is excluded from a general rule or does not follow the usual pattern.
Usage notes
The phrase "with the exception of" is a common, slightly formal way to say "except for."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Every rule has an _____, and this was clearly one of them."
Answer: exception
In your own words, what does "exception" mean?
Someone or something that is excluded from a general rule or does not follow the usual pattern.
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