excuse me

INTERJECTION

pardon me

Synonyms

WEAK

I beg your pardon I'm sorry forgive me sorry

Example Sentences

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Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to check if the singing cat has folded my sweaters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Similarly, after one contestant told her "don't start," she said in the diary room: "I didn't start it, but I'll bloody finish it - excuse me saying bloody."

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2025

As it turns out we have three outhouses, excuse me “Johns” to turn to as a potential replacement for the outgoing Mitch.

From Salon • Feb. 29, 2024

Please excuse me while I go coat shopping.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 2024

“I’m terribly sorry. Will you excuse me now? I have a student with me.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt