accept vs except: what's the difference?
Accept means "to receive or agree to"; except means "not including".
accept
/əkˈsɛpt/
Meaning: to receive something offered, or to agree
Example: “I accept your apology.”
except
/ɪkˈsɛpt/
Meaning: not including; apart from
Example: “Everyone came except Tom.”
How to remember
Except and exclude both start with "ex", meaning "out".