excused
word · lemma: excuse
/ɪkˈskjuzd/
ik-SKYOOZD
/ɛkskjˈuːsd/
ik-SKYOOZD
Definition
Allowed to leave or not required to participate, or forgiven for a mistake or absence.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in formal or school/work contexts when someone is officially allowed to miss something or forgiven for a mistake. Often appears as 'be excused from' or 'be excused for'. Not the same as 'excusable', which means something can be forgiven.
Spanish: excusado - autorizado a salirPortuguese (BR): desculpado - dispensadoPortuguese (PT): desculpado - dispensadoChinese (Simplified): 被原谅的 - 获准离开的Chinese (Traditional): 被原諒的 - 獲準離開的Hindi: माफ किया गया - छुट्टी दी गईArabic: معذور - مأذون له بالمغادرةBengali: ছাড়প্রাপ্ত - মাফ করাRussian: освобождён - оправданJapanese: 免除された - 許されたVietnamese: được miễn - được tha thứKorean: 면제된 - 용서받은Turkish: mazur - affedilmişUrdu: معاف کیا گیا - رخصت دیا گیاIndonesian: dibebaskan - dimaafkan
Example Sentences
He was excused from class because he was sick.
basic
She is excused for being late today.
basic
You are excused from the meeting.
basic
If you're not feeling well, you can be excused early.
natural
The student was excused for missing homework after explaining his situation.
natural
Once you've asked your question, you're excused.
natural