excuse · v
excuse (FORGIVE)
B1 to forgive someone
Dictionary examples:
Please excuse my dog's bad breath. He ate my homework again! (0.0)
Please excuse my yawning. Your boring stories are just too exciting! (0.0)
Excuse me for being so excited. I just won a year's supply of pizza! (0.0)
Please excuse my appearance - I've been painting. (38.5)
Please excuse me for arriving late - my flight was delayed. (44.5)
Excuse me (SAYING SORRY)
A2 used to say you are sorry for something that you do without intending to
Dictionary examples:
Excuse me, I didn't mean to wear your clothes to work! (0.0)
Excuse me, I didn't mean to sleep through your entire party! (0.0)
Excuse me, I accidentally ate your homework. It was delicious! (0.0)
Oh, excuse me, did I take your seat? (26.9)
excuse (EXPLAIN)
B2 to be given as a reason for someone's bad behavior, so that it does not seem so bad
Dictionary examples:
Nothing can excuse that sort of behavior. (20.4)
Excuse me (ATTRACTING ATTENTION)
A1 used to politely get someone's attention
Dictionary examples:
Excuse me, is this hat yours? (0.0)
Excuse me, your shoe is talking. (0.0)
Excuse me, is this your magic wand? (0.0)
Excuse me, does this bus go to Oxford Street? (11.8)
Excuse me (PLEASE REPEAT)
A2 used to politely ask someone to repeat something they said because you have not heard it
Dictionary examples:
"The cat ate my homework." "Excuse me? Did you say your cat ate it?" (0.0)
"My phone is allergic to me." "Excuse me? Your phone is what?" (0.0)
"My dog speaks French." "Excuse me? Your dog speaks what language?" (0.0)
"Did you see the movie?" "Excuse me? What was that?" "I asked if you saw the movie." (8.7)