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sorry

/ˈsɒri/
interjection★Beginner
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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Related Phrases

sorry excuse mephrase
polite way to get someone's attention

📖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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