excuse me

Definitions

1. 1

   Said as a request to repeat information.

2. 2

   Said, as though as a request to repeat information, in order to indicate disbelief or…

   Said, as though as a request to repeat information, in order to indicate disbelief or indignation.

   • It was so hot I took off my clothes and sat by the window to cool off. Excuse me?
3. 3

   Said as a request for an individual's attention.

   • Excuse me? Anna? Is that you? — Oh, yes. I am here!
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   1. 4

      Said as a request to pass somebody.

      • Excuse me: can I get through please?
   2. 5

      Sorry, as an apology.

   3. 6

      Said as an expression of unexpected or early farewell.

      • Oh, excuse me, I hadn't realized how late it was. I need to get home and make dinner.
   4. 7

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

The neighborhood

• synonymI beg your pardon?request to repeat
• synonympardon?
• synonymI'm sorry?
• synonymcome again?
• synonymsay again?
• synonymsorry?
• synonymsay again
• neighborpardon me
• neighboryour attention please