excuse me

/ɛkskjˈuːs mˌiː/

excuse me

said before asking someone a question, as a way of politely getting their attention

*** used to politely ask somebody to move so that you can get past them

*** used to say that you are sorry for interrupting somebody

*** used to politely tell somebody that you are going to leave or talk to somebody else

*** used for showing you are sorry because your body has made a rude noise or doing something wrong

*** used when you did not hear what somebody said and you want them to repeat it

said before one disagrees with someone in order to not be rude or offensive

Examples

1. Excuse me, I lost my train of thoughts.

2. Excuse me, Miss, you're sitting in my seat.

3. Excuse me, but there’s a phone call for you.

4. Excuse me, is this the way to the station?