Many English learners get confused between Accept and Except because they sound similar, but their meanings are completely different.
Let’s understand them clearly with simple Hindi explanations and examples.
1️⃣ Accept (Verb)
🔹 Meaning (English)
To receive, agree to, or say yes to something.
🔹 Meaning (Hindi)
स्वीकार करना, मान लेना
🔹 Common Uses
- Accept an offer
- Accept a gift
- Accept a proposal
- Accept responsibility
🔹 Examples
✅ English:
- I accepted his apology.
- She accepted the job offer.
✅ Hindi:
- मैंने उसकी माफी स्वीकार कर ली।
- उसने नौकरी का प्रस्ताव मान लिया।
2️⃣ Except (Preposition / Conjunction)
🔹 Meaning (English)
To exclude someone or something, leaving one out.
🔹 Meaning (Hindi)
के अलावा, को छोड़कर
🔹 Common Uses
- Everyone except me
- All days except Sunday
- No one except him
🔹 Examples
✅ English:
- Everyone was present except Rohan.
- The shop is open every day except Sunday.
✅ Hindi:
- रोहन के अलावा सब मौजूद थे।
- दुकान रविवार को छोड़कर हर दिन खुली रहती है।
🔄 Accept vs Except – Quick Comparison
| Word | Part of Speech | Meaning (Hindi) | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accept | Verb | स्वीकार करना | To agree or receive |
| Except | Preposition / Conjunction | के अलावा / को छोड़कर | To exclude |
🧠 Easy Trick to Remember
- Accept → Agree → स्वीकार करना
- Except → Exclude → छोड़कर
👉 If it’s about saying YES, use Accept
👉 If it’s about leaving something out, use Except
✍ Practice Sentences
- I will ______ your decision.
- Everyone ______ Aman passed the exam.
✅ Answers:
- Accept
- Except
📌 Final Tip
Even advanced speakers confuse these two words, so don’t worry.
Practice with real sentences and the difference will become automatic.
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