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exception

exception

Meaning of exception

English

something or someone not included in a rule or general statement

Deutsch

etwas oder jemand, der nicht in eine Regel oder allgemeine Aussage eingeschlossen ist

exception

Pronunciation

British English
/ɪkˈsepʃən/
American English
/ɪkˈsepʃən/

exception with German translation

exception usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Everyone can come along, with one exception.

Jeder darf mitkommen, mit einer Ausnahme.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

There's no exception to this rule.

Bei dieser Regel gibt es keine Ausnahme.

exception synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between exception, exemption, anomaly, and deviation

Advanced: broader words

E
🇬🇧English
exemption

official permission not to follow a rule or pay

B1often

ENShe got an exemption from the fee.

A
🇬🇧English
anomaly

something unusual or abnormal

B1rare word

ENScientists found an anomaly in the data.

D
🇬🇧English
deviation

a difference from the norm; technical

B1rare word

ENThere was a slight deviation from the original plan.

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Questions about this word

What does exception mean?

something or someone not included in a rule or general statement

How do you pronounce exception?

exception is pronounced [ɪkˈsepʃən].

How is exception used in a sentence?

Jeder darf mitkommen, mit einer Ausnahme. Translation: Everyone can come along, with one exception.

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