Excuse meaning in English

Learn how to use Excuse correctly with Gymglish.
Test and improve your English. Start your free trial today.

TEST YOUR ENGLISH Free trial and no commitment to buy
4,7 on App Store, Play Store and Trustpilot More than 8 million learners worldwide

Definition

to excuse: to pardon, to forgive; to explain, justify why you did something bad verb
an excuse: a reason, justification for doing something bad noun
Excuse me!: Pardon me! Sorry! idiom

Examples

  • "Please excuse the mess, we had a party last night."
  • "Excuse me, I think I'm sitting here."
  • "Just a reminder, folks: Radio Rhubarb will stay with this story until the bodies are discovered, excuse me, I mean until the situation is explained."
  • "Bruno : Excuse me, who are you talking to?"
  • "Please excuse me for one second."
  • "Claire : Excuse me, sir?"
  • "Edward : Uhh, excuse me, Master Glen?"
  • "Dave : Excuse me, can you tell me where the toilets are please?"
  • "Um, excuse me... Hello?"
  • "Kiwi bloke : Excuse me?"
  • "Edward : EXCUSE ME!"
  • "Horatio : Excuse me."
  • "Oh... Excuse me, I think I'm sitting here."
  • "Jean : Yes... I excuse myself, Mrs. Brady."
  • "Brian : Okay... Um, excuse me... Hello?"
  • "Johnny Bushhorn : Excuse me... Marlene?"
  • "Philip : Excuse me, lady, are you Australian by any chance?"
  • "Please excuse my partner."
  • "Brighton : Excuse me a minute."
  • "Edward : Ok... Excuse me!"

Still unsure of the best way to use 'Excuse'? Improve your English thanks to our online English lessons. We offer a free test as well as a free level assessment!

What our users say:

Pleasure

         

I enjoy doing my online English lessons. Only ten minutes daily are enough...Thank you!

Innovative

         

I love your innovative method which allows me to learn a new language and have fun at the same time!

Unique

         

Your method is unique! Your courses have helped me to progress and gain confidence during my travels.

Progress

         

Gymglish has allowed me to improve my English. A daily routine I wouldn't miss for anything in the world!

More testimonials.

Test your English with Gymglish today and get a free level assessment

Absolutely free - no strings attached.

TEST YOUR ENGLISH