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EXEMPT

(adj., verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Exempt.

How to pronounce exempt:

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Exempt - as an adjective

(of persons) freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability (as e.g. taxes) to which others or other things are subject

Example: "A beauty somehow exempt from the aging process"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
nonexempt20

(of goods or funds) not subject to taxation

Example: "The funds of nonprofit organizations are nontaxable"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nontaxable19

Exempt - as a verb

Grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

Example: "She exempted me from the exam"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
free7relieve10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
enforce12

Grant exemption or release to

Example: "Please excuse me from this class"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excuse15let offrelieve10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
absolve12free7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Exempt - as a noun

One who has been released from something.

A type of french police officer.

One of four officers of the yeomen of the royal guard, having the rank of corporal; an exon.

Example Sentences

"The elderly are exempt from paying taxes."
"Farmers are exempt from certain regulations."
"Children under 18 are exempt from jury duty."
"Religious organizations are exempt from paying property taxes."
"Students with disabilities may be exempt from certain exams."
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Word Game Points

Is EXEMPT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, exempt is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXEMPT has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is EXEMPT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, exempt is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXEMPT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is EXEMPT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, exempt is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXEMPT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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