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exceptions

Pronunciation: [ɪkˈsɛpʃənz]

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Learn how to use exceptions in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “rules”

(noun) something that does not follow a general rule or pattern. If most students in a class wear uniforms, but one student doesn't, that student is an exception.

Example

Most of the class passed the test, but there were a few exceptions.

Example

There are no exceptions to the school rules; everyone must follow them.

Example

Can you name an exception to the rule?

Context: “exceptions”

(noun) a case that is different from all other cases. When we talk about exceptions, we are saying something is different in some way that stands out.

Example

In all his successful projects, there were always some exceptions.

Example

There were absolutely no exceptions to the winning criteria this year.

Example

Are there any exceptions to the rule in this game?

How to pronounce exceptions

Pronunciation: [ɪkˈsɛpʃənz]

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