C2

Excuse me English

Learners of English as a second language usually know the word Excuse me once they have reached the level C2 – Proficient. English words by learner level A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

Meaning Excuse me meaning

What does Excuse me mean?

excuse me phraseologicalUnit

— (North America) Said as a request to repeat information.

— (North America) Said, as though as a request to repeat information, in order to indicate disbelief or indignation.

— Said as a request for an individual's attention.

— Said as a request to pass somebody.

— Sorry, as an apology.

— indignation

excuse me noun

— An old-fashioned type of dance where partners are constantly changed.

Synonyms Excuse me synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as Excuse me?

excuse me English » English

sorry

pardon me

I’m sorry

apology

please

pardon

impolite

thank you

say there

rude

pray

hey there

hello

goodbye

forgive me

beg your pardon

beg

ask

apologize

adjure

I beg your pardon

I am sorry

Excuse me English » English

I’m sorry

Goodbye

Topics Excuse me topics

What do people use Excuse me to talk about?

Social behavior Conflict Peace

Repent

• What do people say when they ask for forgiveness?
  Sorry! Excuse me. I'm sorry. Forgive me.

Grammar Connected with, related Discourse markers

Prompters of attention

• What words are used to get someone's attention?
  you you there hey you hello excuse me attention attention please may I have your attention please pay attention listen up everybody now hear this and now for an important announcement and now for a word from our sponsor just a moment wait a minute lend me your ears look here ahem

Grammar Connected with, related Discourse markers

Honorifics

• What words are used in apologies to show respect?
  sorry excuse me I beg your pardon