1. verb /ɪkˈskjuːz,ɛksˈkjuːz,ɪksˈkjuz,ɪkˈskjuːs,ɛksˈkjuːs,ɪksˈkjus/
I excused him his transgressions.
b) To allow to leave.
May I be excused from the table?
2. noun /ɪkˈskjuːz,ɛksˈkjuːz,ɪksˈkjuz,ɪkˈskjuːs,ɛksˈkjuːs,ɪksˈkjus/
An explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment.
Tell me why you were late – and I dont want to hear any excuses!
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