Excuse and Except

Excuse

Excuse verb - To dismiss as of little importance.

Except and excuse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Except" instead a verb "Excuse".

Nearby Words: excusing, excused, excusable

Except

Except verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.

Excuse and except are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Excuse" instead a verb "Except".

Common collocations

part excuse part except part
anyone excuse anyone except anyone
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