sorry
/ˈsɒri/
apologetic expression
I'm sorry for being late.
I apologize for arriving late.
informal
feeling remorse or expressing an apology
She said sorry when she knocked over the vase.
She apologized after breaking the vase.
Can be used to preface a request or to acknowledge a mistake.
Collocations
I'm sorrya direct apologySorry aboutapologizing for a specific issueSorry forexpressing regret for an action
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Word Origin
From Old English *sarig* meaning ‘sorrowful’, related to *sorrow*.
Usage Notes
In formal writing, use 'I apologize' instead of 'sorry'. In spoken English, 'sorry' softens requests and can be used to get attention.
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