Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
excuse
noun and verb
/ɪkˈskjuːz/
Definition
A reason or explanation put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense.
Examples
- She made an excuse for being late to the meeting.
- He excused his behavior by saying he was tired.
Meaning
An excuse is typically a statement that explains why something happened, often allowing someone to avoid blame.
Synonyms
- justification
- apology
- explanation
- alibi
- rationale
