Grammar 101: Accept vs. Except

Our English language and grammar is very confusing at times! Take these two words: “accept” vs. “except”. Sounding out the word won’t help – they even sound alike (homophones)! How and when these words are used largely depends on the context of your writing.

Merriam-Webster defines the verb “accept” to mean “to receive or take something willingly”, such as responsibility or a package/gift. The word “except”, can be used as a verb , but is more commonly used as a preposition. Its meaning can...