Accept vs Except with Bangla Meaning – Difference, Rules & Examples

📖 1. Introduction

Accept and Except are two of the most commonly confused word pairs in English. They look similar but have completely different meanings and uses. (Accept এবং Except ইংরেজির সবচেয়ে সাধারণ দ্ব্যর্থক শব্দ জোড়াগুলির মধ্যে একটি। এগুলি দেখতে একই রকম কিন্তু সম্পূর্ণ ভিন্ন অর্থ ও ব্যবহার রয়েছে।)

The rule is simple: Accept is a verb meaning to receive or agree to something, and Except is a preposition meaning excluding or apart from. (নিয়মটি সহজ: Accept একটি ক্রিয়া যার অর্থ গ্রহণ করা বা সম্মত হওয়া, এবং Except একটি পদবি যার অর্থ ছাড়া বা বাদে।)

💡 Remember This

Accept = Agree to take (both start with A)

Except = Exclude (both start with Ex)

📝 "I accept your apology." (Receive – গ্রহণ করা)

📝 "আমি আপনার ক্ষমা চাওয়া গ্রহণ করি।"

📝 "Everyone went except me." (Excluding – ছাড়া)

📝 "আমি ছাড়া সবাই গিয়েছিলাম।"

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📚 2. Definition – Accept vs Except

(Verb)

গ্রহণ করা, সম্মত হওয়া

To receive or agree to something

Except

(Preposition)

ছাড়া, বাদে

Excluding or apart from

👨‍🏫 The Golden Rule

Accept = Verb (to receive) | Except = Preposition (excluding)

Accept = ক্রিয়া (গ্রহণ করা) | Except = পদবি (বাদে)

⚡ 3. Quick Comparison

Here's a side-by-side comparison to help you understand the difference: (পার্থক্য বোঝার জন্য এখানে একটি পাশাপাশি তুলনা দেওয়া হলো:)

Feature	Accept	Except
Part of Speech	Verb	Preposition
Meaning	To receive or agree to	Excluding or apart from
Bangla Meaning	গ্রহণ করা	ছাড়া, বাদে
Example	I accept your offer.	All except me.
Bangla Translation	আমি আপনার অফার গ্রহণ করি।	আমি ছাড়া সবাই।
Test	Can you "receive" it?	Can you replace it with "excluding"?

📋 Quick Reference

Accept Verb → to receive (গ্রহণ করা)

Except Preposition → excluding (ছাড়া)

🧠 4. Memory Trick – Never Forget Again

Use these simple tricks to remember the difference forever: (পার্থক্যটি চিরকাল মনে রাখতে এই সহজ কৌশলগুলি ব্যবহার করুন:)

💡 Memory Trick #1 – The A & Ex Rule

Accept = Agree to take (both start with A)

Except = Exclude (both start with Ex)

💡 Memory Trick #2 – Bangla Connection

Accept = গ্রহণ করা – when you take something

Except = ছাড়া – when you exclude something

💡 Memory Trick #3 – The Exception Rule

Except is used to make an exception – both have "ex" at the beginning!

📝 5. Examples with Bangla Translation

Here are examples using real Bangladeshi contexts: (বাংলাদেশী প্রসঙ্গ ব্যবহার করে উদাহরণ দেওয়া হলো:)

🔹 Accept (Verb – গ্রহণ করা)

1. "I accept your apology."

"আমি আপনার ক্ষমা চাওয়া গ্রহণ করি।"

2. "She accepted the job offer."

"সে চাকরির অফার গ্রহণ করেছে।"

3. "He accepts the terms and conditions."

"সে শর্তাবলী গ্রহণ করে।"

4. "I accept that I made a mistake."

"আমি স্বীকার করি যে আমি একটি ভুল করেছি।"

5. "The university accepted my application."

"বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় আমার আবেদন গ্রহণ করেছে।"

🔸 Except (Preposition – ছাড়া)

1. "Everyone went except me."

"আমি ছাড়া সবাই গিয়েছিলাম।"

2. "I like all fruits except jackfruit."

"কাঁঠাল ছাড়া আমি সব ফল পছন্দ করি।"

3. "The shop is open every day except Friday."

"শুক্রবার ছাড়া দোকানটি প্রতিদিন খোলা থাকে।"

4. "Everyone passed except him."

"সে ছাড়া সবাই পাস করেছে।"

5. "I eat everything except fish."

"মাছ ছাড়া আমি সবকিছু খাই।"

🔹 Side-by-Side Comparison

Accept: "I accept your invitation to the wedding."

"আমি বিয়ের আমন্ত্রণ গ্রহণ করি।"

Except: "Everyone came except Rahim."

"রহিম ছাড়া সবাই এসেছিল।"

💡 Remember

Accept = Agree (to receive) | Except = Exclude (to leave out)

❌ 6. Common Mistakes Table

Here are the most common mistakes Bangladeshi students make with accept and except: (বাংলাদেশী শিক্ষার্থীরা accept এবং except নিয়ে সবচেয়ে বেশি যে ভুলগুলি করে:)

❌ Wrong	✅ Correct	Why?
Everyone went accept me.	Everyone went except me.	"Except" means excluding. "Accept" means receive.
I except your apology.	I accept your apology.	"Accept" is the verb meaning to receive. "Except" is a preposition.
All fruits accept jackfruit.	All fruits except jackfruit.	"Except" means "excluding" or "apart from."
I was accept from the list.	I was except from the list.	"Except" as a verb means to exclude or leave out.

🎯 7. Exam Corner – BCS, IELTS & HSC

Here are typical exam questions and their answers: (এখানে সাধারণ পরীক্ষার প্রশ্ন এবং তাদের উত্তর দেওয়া হলো:)

📘 BCS / Bank

"Everyone went ______ Rahim."

✅ Correct: except

Explanation: "Except" means excluding.

📘 BCS / Bank

"I ______ your apology."

✅ Correct: accept

Explanation: "Accept" is a verb meaning to receive.

🌍 IELTS

"All students passed the exam ______ John."

✅ Correct: except

Explanation: John is the only one who didn't pass.

🎒 HSC / SSC

"She ______ the job offer happily."

✅ Correct: accepted

Explanation: "Accepted" is the past tense of "accept."

👨‍🏫 Exam Tip

In BCS and Bank Job exams, the most common test is: accept = verb (receive) and except = preposition (excluding). Remember the A & Ex rule!

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📕 8. Word Spotlight – Dictionary

Click on any word to open the dictionary and learn more: (যেকোনো শব্দে ক্লিক করুন এবং আরও জানতে ডিকশনারি খুলুন:)

Preposition /ɪkˈsept/

Verb

Verb

Noun

🧠 9. Practice Quiz – Accept vs Except

Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.

1. Everyone went ______ me.

2. I ______ your apology.

3. I like all fruits ______ jackfruit.

4. She ______ the job offer happily.

5. The shop is open every day ______ Friday.

6. Everyone passed the exam ______ him.

7. I ______ that I made a mistake.

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❓ 10. Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between accept and except? ▾

Accept is a verb meaning to receive or agree to something. Except is a preposition meaning excluding or apart from. For example: 'I accept your apology' (receive) and 'Everyone went except me' (excluding).

How can I remember the difference between accept and except? ▾

Use the memory trick: Accept = Agree to take (both start with A). Except = Exclude (both start with Ex). Or remember: 'Accept' has an 'a' for 'acceptance', 'Except' has an 'e' for 'exclude'.

Can 'accept' be used as a preposition? ▾

No, 'accept' is always a verb. It cannot be used as a preposition. If you want to mean 'excluding', use 'except' as the preposition.

Can 'except' be used as a verb? ▾

Yes, 'except' can be used as a verb meaning 'to exclude' or 'to leave out'. For example: 'The new policy excepts small businesses.' This is a formal use.

Is accept or except more common in BCS exams? ▾

Both are frequently tested in BCS, IELTS, and Bank Job exams. The most common test is choosing between 'accept' (verb) and 'except' (preposition) in sentence completion and error correction.

Does the Ovidhan app include accept and except practice? ▾

Yes, the Ovidhan app includes 12,658+ words with Bangla meanings, synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences – all offline. You can practice accept and except with flashcards and quizzes.

📝 11. Summary

Mastering the difference between Accept and Except is essential for clear communication and exam success. Here are the key takeaways:

Accept = Verb – to receive or agree to something (গ্রহণ করা)
Except = Preposition – excluding or apart from (ছাড়া)
Memory Trick: Accept = Agree (A), Except = Exclude (Ex)
Bangla Connection: Accept = গ্রহণ করা | Except = ছাড়া
Exam Focus: In BCS, IELTS, and Bank Jobs, the verb/preposition rule is most tested

📋 Quick Revision

Affirmative I accept your apology.

Negative I do not accept your apology.

Question Do you accept my apology?

Except Everyone came except him.

💡 Golden Rule

"If it's an action (receiving), use accept. If it's an exclusion (apart from), use except."

"যদি এটি একটি কাজ (গ্রহণ করা) হয়, accept ব্যবহার করুন। যদি এটি একটি ব্যতিক্রম (ছাড়া) হয়, except ব্যবহার করুন।"

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