Definition & Meaning of "excuse me"

said to politely ask someone to move or make space so that one can get past them

said to apologize for interrupting someone

said to politely inform someone that one is going to leave or talk to another person

said to apologize when one makes a rude noise or does something wrong

said to ask someone to repeat what they have said because it could not be heard

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