Meaning of the word "excuse me" in English
What does "excuse me" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
excuse me
US /ɪkˈskjuːz miː/
UK /ɪkˈskjuːz miː/
Exclamation
1.
used as a polite apology in various contexts, such as when interrupting someone, asking someone to move, or when you accidentally bump into someone
Example:
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Excuse me, could I just say something?
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Excuse me, you're standing on my foot.
Synonym:
2.
used to express mild indignation or disagreement
Example:
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Excuse me, I think you're mistaken.
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Excuse me, but that's not what I said.
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