CEFR B1

excused

verb

Meaning

Allowed to leave or be absent from a place or duty, often because of a good reason.

Examples

Students who arrive late must be excused by a parent.
He was excused from military service due to a health condition.

Synonyms: pardoned, exempt, allowed, permitted

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excused (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈskjuːzd/

Definition

Allowed to leave or be absent from a place or duty, often because of a good reason.

Examples

Students who arrive late must be excused by a parent.
He was excused from military service due to a health condition.
She was excused from the meeting because she had another urgent appointment.

How to Use excused

excuse me (idiom): A polite way to get someone's attention, apologize for a minor offense, or interrupt. — "Excuse me, is this seat taken?"
excuse for (prepositional phrase): A reason or justification given for an action or behavior. — "His constant lateness has no excuse for his boss."
excuse someone from (prepositional phrase): To allow someone to avoid a duty or obligation. — "The doctor excused her from work for two weeks."

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