Abandon and Except

Abandon

Abandon verb - To give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly.

Except and abandon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Except" instead a verb "Abandon".

Nearby Words: abandoned, abandonment, abandoning

Except

Except verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.

Abandon and except are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abandon" instead a verb "Except".

Common collocations

power abandon power except power
anyone abandon anyone except anyone
son abandon son except son

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Uncharted Waters: New Horizons Undying Loyalty: Plot-relevant party members will never abandon you (except for plot reasons).
  • Literature / Slimer They had to abandon ship so quickly they lost all of their drugs (except for Alex's personal stash of heroin).
  • Civvie Spandex They attempt to use code-names in their first major story arc, but quickly abandon them (except for the Cute Bruiser who likes calling herself "Princess Powerful.")
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