Excuse
Definition
(v) : To forgive or allow, or give a reason for something.
Example
"(n) : That was a weak excuse."
"(n) : He gave an excuse for being late to the meeting because of traffic."
"(v) : Please excuse my mistake; I didnât mean to break the vase."
Explanation
An excuse is a reason or explanation (either true or made up) people give for their actions, mistakes, or behaviour. For example, if someone is late, they might say, âIâm sorry, I was stuck in trafficâ as an excuse. âExcuseâ can also mean asking for forgiveness politely, like saying, âExcuse meâ when interrupting someone. As a verb, it means to forgive or allow something; for example, âPlease excuse my mistakeâ, or to give a reason for something, like âHe excused being late because of trafficâ. Excuses help explain, defend, or say sorry for actions in daily life.