Except and Neglect

Except

Except verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.

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

Neglect

Neglect verb - To fail to give proper attention to.

Except and neglect are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Except" instead a verb "Neglect".

Common collocations

anyone except anyone neglect anyone
son except son neglect son

Both words in one sentence

  • Hilariously Abusive Childhood Ironically, one of the few major characters who never suffers on-screen child abuse (except maybe neglect) at home is Kenny McCormick, whose parents are alcoholic rednecks.
  • Western Animation / Animaniacs Parental Neglect: Mindy's parents, which is probably why she never calls them "mom" and "dad" like they want her to (except in Wakko's Wish) and instead calls them "Lady" and "Mr Man", something she might refer to a stranger as.
  • Except... when you go back to Evans' earliest books, such as Young Lions Of Judah, there is no mention at all of beatings, abuse, neglect and misery.
    Source: Misery Lit
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