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'excuse' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'excuse' with 20 example sentences.


excuse noun

: a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.

: a note explaining an absence

: a poor example

excuse verb

: 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.
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