pardoned (A1)

interjection

Pronunciation: ˈpɑːrdn̩

Definition

A polite way to ask someone to repeat what they said, because you did not hear or understand it.

Examples

• Pardon? Could you say that again?

• I'm sorry, pardon, I didn't catch the last part.

• Pardon me, but I think you dropped this.

How to Use pardoned

pardon me (interjection)

A polite way to get someone's attention or apologize. — "Pardon me, is this seat taken?"

pardon? (interjection)

Used to ask someone to repeat what they said. — "Pardon? I didn't hear you."

Synonyms of pardoned

Words with a similar meaning to pardoned:

• excuse me
• sorry
• beg your pardon

Antonyms of pardoned

Words with the opposite meaning to pardoned:

• understand
• hear

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