Cool MateMeaning of Excuse
In simple words: A reason you give to explain bad behavior or to get out of something.
Excuse in a sentence
- She made an excuse for being late to the meeting.
- He always has an excuse when he fails to deliver his work.
- Please excuse my absence from the class yesterday.
- Excuse me, do you have the time?
- I need to excuse myself; I have another appointment to attend.
How to use Excuse
Use 'excuse' when you need to explain why you did something wrong or when you want permission to not do something. It's neutral but can sound insincere in some contexts.
Grammar pattern
excuse + object
Memory hint
Think of 'excuse' as 'X-Cuse'—an X mark to cancel a mistake.
Related words
Collocations with Excuse
Synonyms for Excuse
Opposites of Excuse
Common mistakes with Excuse
- Using 'excuse' instead of 'excuse me' for polite interruptions.
- Confusing 'excuse' with 'apology', thinking they mean the same.
- Using 'excuse' without an object; it typically is followed by what you are excusing.
Compare Excuse with Justification, Reason, Explanation, Plea
Excuse appears in
Excuse in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عذر، يعذر، يستأذن
سبب تعطيه عشان تشرح ليش سويت شي غلط، أو عشان تتجنب تسوي شي.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Excuse
খারাপ আচরণের ব্যাখ্যা দিতে বা কোনো কিছু থেকে বাঁচতে আপনি যে কারণ দেখান।
- GermanDeutsch
Entschuldigung, Ausrede
Ein Grund, den du angibst, um schlechtes Benehmen zu erklären oder um dich vor etwas zu drücken.
- SpanishEspañol
Excusa
Una razón que das para explicar un mal comportamiento o para evitar hacer algo.
- Persianفارسی
عذر، بهانه
یه دلیلی که میاری تا رفتار بدتو توجیه کنی یا از انجام کاری معاف بشی.
- FrenchFrançais
Excuse
Une raison que tu donnes pour expliquer un mauvais comportement ou pour te sortir de quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बहाना, माफ़ी
कोई कारण जो आप बुरे व्यवहार को समझाने या किसी काम से बचने के लिए देते हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Scusa, giustificazione
Una ragione che dai per spiegare un comportamento sbagliato o per tirarti fuori da qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Desculpa, Justificativa
Um motivo que você dá para explicar um mau comportamento ou para se livrar de algo.
- RussianРусский
Извинение, предлог
Причина, по которой вы объясняете плохое поведение или хотите избежать чего-то.
- Urduاردو
بہانہ، معذرت
کوئی وجہ جو آپ برا سلوک کرنے کی وضاحت کے لیے دیتے ہیں یا کسی کام سے بچنے کے لیے۔
- Chinese中文
借口
你用来解释不当行为或逃避某事的理由。
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Frequently asked questions about Excuse
What does Excuse mean?
A reason you give to explain bad behavior or to get out of something.
What is the definition of Excuse?
a reason, either true or invented, that you give to explain or defend your behaviour
How do you use Excuse in a sentence?
She made an excuse for being late to the meeting.
Can you give another example of Excuse?
He always has an excuse when he fails to deliver his work.
What are synonyms for Excuse?
Common alternatives include justification, reason, explanation, plea.
What is the opposite of Excuse?
Opposite meanings include blame, accusation.
What words go with Excuse?
It commonly pairs with perfect, wonderful, excellent, have, give, make, excuse about, excuse for, there is no excuse for…, perfect, wonderful, excellent, have, give, make, excuse about, excuse for, there is no excuse for…, lousy, miserable, pathetic, excuse for.
What are common mistakes when using Excuse?
Using 'excuse' instead of 'excuse me' for polite interruptions. Confusing 'excuse' with 'apology', thinking they mean the same. Using 'excuse' without an object; it typically is followed by what you are excusing.
How do you pronounce Excuse?
US: /["/ɪkˈskjuːs/"]/, UK: /["/ɪkˈskjuːs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Excuse?
Use 'excuse' when you need to explain why you did something wrong or when you want permission to not do something. It's neutral but can sound insincere in some contexts.
What CEFR level is Excuse?
"Excuse" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.