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Synonyms for excuse me
| Grammar : Interj |
| Spell : verb ik-skyooz; noun ik-skyoos |
| Phonetic Transcription : verb ɪkˈskyuz; noun ɪkˈskyus |
Définition of excuse me
Origin :- early 13c., "attempt to clear (someone) from blame," from Old French escuser (12c., Modern French excuser) "apologize, make excuses; pardon, exonerate," from Latin excusare "excuse, make an excuse for, release from a charge," from ex- "out, away" (see ex-) + causa "accusation, legal action" (see cause).
- Meaning "to obtain exemption or release" is from mid-15c.; that of "to accept another's plea of excuse" is from early 14c. Excuse me as a mild apology or statement of polite disagreement is from c.1600.
- interj pardon me
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