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

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to put on “The Brutalist” soundtrack for the 100th time this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 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

He always felt like he should say something to her, even if it was just hello or excuse me.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell