The spelling rule i before e except after c works MOST of the time but not always. This list shows many of the cei words that DO obey the rule.
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ceiling |
We've painted the ceiling white.
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receipt |
You will need your receipt if you want to exchange the item.
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receive |
Did you receive my last letter?
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deceive |
The liar tried to deceive me.
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conceive |
Conceive means to form or create a plan or idea in the mind.
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perceive |
To perceive means to come to realise or understand something.
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deceit |
The criminal was a master of deceit.
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conceited |
A conceited man thinks he's the best.
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perceivable |
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deceitful |
Telling lies is deceitful.
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misconceive |
Don't pretend to misconceive my instruction - I know you understand what I'm asking you to do.
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receiving |
He knew he was receiving an award at assembly.
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conceived |
This library was well conceived.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
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