Among the spellings "exception" and "exception", only one exists in Portuguese: "exception", with ç.
The spelling "exception", with ss, is wrong.
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Meaning of "exception"
"Exception" is a word used to designate something that excludes or deviates from certain standards and rules.
Examples:
- Any exception to the rules is an error.
- With the exception of my father, everyone was against the trip.
- All passengers were searched, without exception.
- The condominium did not admit pets and the manager did not make any exceptions.
Exception vs. excess
Questions about the use of ç or ss are very common in the Portuguese language, probably due to the fact that their respective sounds are the same.
In the case of the word exception, specifically, it is possible that the confusion occurs due to the similarity with the spelling of the word "excess".
Although similar, the words "exception" and "excess" are totally different when it comes to semantics.
Whereas "exception" indicates what is excepted or excluded, "excess" indicates an exaggerated amount of something; what's left over.
Check out the examples below and see the difference between using each of the two words.
Examples:
- I felt bad due to excess of fat from that meal.
- All dishes on the menu were greasy, with exception of the soup.
Video on the use of the word exception
Exercises on "Exception" and "Excess"
Complete the sentences below with “exception” or “excess”.
1. The company does not admit _____________ to the regulation. All rules must be respected.
a) exceptions
b) excesses
Correct alternative: a) The company does not admit exceptions to the regulation. All rules must be respected.
The word "exception" indicates something that excludes or deviates from certain standards and rules.
The phrase indicates that the company does not admit that anything is excluded or deviated from its regulation.
"Excess" means an exaggerated amount of something and, therefore, the use of the word does not make sense in the sentence.
2. _____________ of salt is harmful to health.
a) The exception
b) The excess
Correct alternative: b) the excess of salt is harmful to health.
"Excess" designates an exaggerated amount of something.
The phrase indicates that consuming an exaggerated amount of salt causes health problems.
The use of the word "exception" does not make sense in the sentence, as it designates something that excludes or deviates from certain standards and rules.
3. _____________ exercise put his health at risk.
a) The exception
b) The excess
Correct alternative: b) the excess of exercise put his health at risk.
"Excess" designates an exaggerated amount of something.
The phrase indicates that an exaggerated amount of exercise put someone's health at risk.
The use of the word "exception" to fill the sentence would make the content meaningless, as it is used to designate something that excludes or deviates from certain standards and rules.
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