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exempt

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Learn the meaning of exempt with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

exempt

(adjective, verb)

Meaning

free from an obligation or duty

Example

"Students with excellent grades may be exempt from certain tests."

Synonyms

excusedfreereleased

Antonyms

obligatedrequiredbound

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'exemptus', meaning taken out or freed.
Related word forms
  • verb: exempted
  • noun: exemption