excuse me

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Said as a request to repeat information.
  2. Said, as though as a request to repeat information, in order to indicate disbelief or indignation.
  3. Said as a request for an individual's attention.
  4. Said as a request to pass somebody.
  5. Sorry, as an apology.
  6. Said as an expression of unexpected or early farewell.
noun
  1. An old-fashioned type of dance where partners are constantly changed.

Pronunciation

/ɛksˈkjuːz mi/ /ɪksˈkjuːz mi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-excuse me.wav

Word forms

excuse me excuse mes

Synonyms

I beg your pardon? pardon? I'm sorry? come again? say again? sorry?

Related words

pardon me your attention please

Derived words

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