🇬🇧 Excuse meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

To excuse someone means to say it is okay for them not to do something they are supposed to do, like homework, a chore, or going to a meeting or event. An adult in charge, like a parent or teacher, gives permission so the person doesn’t get in trouble for not doing it.

The teacher excused me from spelling practice after I accidentally spelled my own name with three extra letters and a question mark.

The coach excused me from push-ups when my arms wobbled like cooked noodles and I accidentally hugged the floor.

Dad excused me from walking the dog when the dog insisted on walking me instead, dragging me down the street like a flying kite.

My aunt excused me from violin practice the day every single note sounded exactly like a honking goose.

Grandma excused me from washing dishes when I accidentally turned the kitchen into a bubble volcano.

The teacher sees a boy with a red knee. She will excuse him. The boy says, "Excuse me," and goes to the door. His mum waits at the door. The teacher says, "I excuse you from class." A girl asks, "Can you excuse me too?" The teacher smiles and says, "I excuse you both."

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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