Sometimes, words in English sound alike but mean different things. “Exempt” and “except” are such words. Let’s learn what they mean, where they come from, and how to use them.
“Exempt” means someone or something does not have to do a rule or a law. It comes from old French and Latin words that mean “take out.” If you are exempt, you don’t have to follow a particular rule.
“Except” means to leave out or not include. It comes from Latin words that mean “take out.” In a sentence, “except” shows that something does not fit with the rest.
Here is an easy trick: “Exempt” ends with a “p,” which can remind you of “passes,” meaning you get a pass from doing something. “Except” sounds like “accept,” but means something is not included.
“Exempt” means not having to follow a rule. “Except” means leaving something out. Remembering the “p” in “exempt” for “passes” can help you not mix them up.
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