Excuse and Okay

Excuse

Excuse verb - To dismiss as of little importance.

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

Nearby Words: excusing, excused, excusable

Okay

Okay verb - Give sanction to.

Excuse and okay are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Excuse" instead a verb "Okay".

Nearby Words: okayed, okaying

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Okay, 3 of the 5 cast members (4 from 6 if you include Marshall, who can do vaudeville) can sing, and sing well, but that's no excuse.
  • Manga / Sabagebu! While she's okay with the gun-related shenanigans her clubmates engage in, she's mostly in for the excuse to cosplay her favorite dresses.
  • If It's You, It's Okay - This can be a way to excuse a homosexual or bisexual relationship as a one-off, as if the character needs an excuse.
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