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- pronunciation:
- ihg
zempt
- parts of speech:
- verb, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, adjective)
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verb |
| inflections: |
exempts, exempting, exempted |
| definition: |
to free from something that others are always required to do; excuse.
My brother was exempted from physical education class because he plays on the football team.- synonyms:
- excuse
- similar words:
- release, relieve, spare
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| related words: |
let off |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
excused from something that others are required to do.
The team captain is exempt from carrying the water bottles.
- synonyms:
- excused, immune
- similar words:
- free
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| derivation: |
exemptible (adj.) |
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