excuse vs example

example vs excuse

excuse and example both are nouns.

excuse is a verb but example is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
excuse	Yes	No	Yes	No
example	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, example is a hypernym of excuse; that is, example is a word with a broader meaning than excuse:

excuse: a poor example
example: an item of information that is typical of a class or group

Other hypernyms of excuse include illustration, instance, representative.

excuse (noun)	example (noun)
a poor example	a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding
a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.	an item of information that is typical of a class or group
a note explaining an absence	something to be imitated
	a representative form or pattern
	punishment intended as a warning to others
	an occurrence of something

excuse (verb)	example (verb)
accept an excuse for
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with
serve as a reason or cause or justification of
grant exemption or release to
ask for permission to be released from an engagement

Difference between excuse and example

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