Exempt Definition & Meaning
exempt
- 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; "a beauty somehow exempt from the aging process"; "exempt from jury duty"; "only the very poorest citizens should be exempt from income taxes"
- (of goods or funds) not subject to taxation; "the funds of nonprofit organizations are nontaxable"; "income exempt from taxation"
- verb
- grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to; "She exempted me from the exam"
- grant exemption or release to; "Please excuse me from this class"
"Exempt" in song lyrics
See how exempt is used in real songs:
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"Get off the wall, don't stall, ain't nobody exempt"
Antoinette — Hit 'Em With This -
"When it's time to go nobody is prefered or exempt"
Chief Kamachi — Death Choir -
"And I'm trying to convince you that no one's exempt"
Da T.R.U.T.H. — Legacy
Words that rhyme with exempt
Usage tips for "exempt"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "exempt" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for exempt to find words that pair well.