B2nounlanguageacademic
US/ɪkˈsep.ʃən/
UK/ɪkˈsep.ʃən/
someone or something that is not included in a rule or does not follow the usual pattern
In context
Everyone must wear a helmet, and there are no exceptions.
With the exception of Sunday, the shop is open every day.
I don't usually eat sweets, but I'll make an exception for your cake.
Words that go with exception
noun + preposition
- with the exception ofEveryone came, with the exception of Nam.
- exception to the ruleHe is the exception to the rule.
verb + noun
- make an exceptionThe teacher made an exception for me.
adjective + noun
- no exceptionThis year was no exception.
- rare exceptionWith rare exceptions, the buses are on time.