Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with exception in American Collocation
exception
noun
countable/uncountable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
single
I also understand that, with the sole exception of training days, my work will be done in this office.
obvious
With a few notable exceptions, historians know very little about the festivals in this period.
existing in a few cases
At the start of every day – with the odd exception, because of my travelling – I read a few pages of the Bible.
important
This is an important exception to the general rule.
not important or bad
One pleasant surprise was that biting insects were virtually absent throughout our stay (with one or two minor exceptions).
possible
House prices have fallen in every region, with the possible exception of London.
limited to one case
There are specific exceptions to these conditions for those people working with children.
much better than all others
The performances were, with a few honourable exceptions, rather dull.
The committee cannot make an exception in Lara’s case, just because he is famous.
Over the years our students, without exception, have really enjoyed the experience.