English Synonym Finder

exception

Definitions

A person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule.

The action of excluding or being excluded from a group or category.

An instance or case that does not conform to the general rule.

Examples

Everyone is expected to attend the meeting, with no exceptions allowed.

She is an exception to the rule because of her unique background.

The weather has been perfect every day, with the exception of yesterday.

Synonyms

anomaly deviation aberration irregularity departure oddity rarity

Antonyms

norm rule standard regularity conformity average convention