'excuse' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'excuse' with 20 example sentences.
- excuse noun
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: a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
: a note explaining an absence
: a poor example
- excuse verb
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: accept an excuse for
: grant exemption or release to
: serve as a reason or cause or justification of
: defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
: ask for permission to be released from an engagement
: excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with
Excuse me, do you know what time it is?
That's a pathetic excuse.
Excuse me, where's the toilet?
Excuse me, do you speak Italian?
He who excuses himself accuses himself.
Excuse me for opening your letter by mistake.
"Excuse me, do you speak English?" "Yes. A little."
Over-sleeping is no excuse for being late.
Excuse me for interrupting you.
Excuse me, how much are these?
Excuse me, but may I use your telephone?
Always say "Please," "Thank you," "Excuse me," and "You're welcome."
This doesn't excuse your behavior.
Excuse me, where's the American Embassy?
Excuse me, but may I open the window?
Excuse me, I have to get off at the next stop.
Excuse me, which way is the station?
Excuse me, but can you help me?
Excuse me, may I have a spoon?
Please excuse my being late.