Except/Accept
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Accept means "to receive."
Except is usually a preposition meaning "but" or "leaving out." However, except can also be a verb meaning "to leave out."
As verbs, accept and except are nearly antonyms, so the difference is important!
Examples: He accepted the gift. (He received it.)He excepted the twins. (He did not include them.)