excuse me
/ɛksˈkjuːz mi/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.56 in modern English
19
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
phrase
Said, as though as a request to repeat information, in order to indicate disbelief or indignation.
Canadian usage; American usage
noun
An old-fashioned type of dance where partners are constantly changed.
Example Sentences
- "It was so hot I took off my clothes and sat by the window to cool off. Excuse me?"
- "Excuse me? Anna? Is that you? — Oh, yes. I am here!"
- "Excuse me: can I get through please?"
- ""Excuse me, sir! There must be someone you've confused me for""
- "Oh, excuse me, I hadn't realized how late it was. I need to get home and make dinner."
Usage
Inflected Forms
Phrases
Frequently Paired Words
pardon me
your attention please
Synonyms
I beg your pardon?
pardon?
I'm sorry?
come again?
say again?
sorry?