alack

Meanings

• an expression of disappointment or regret

  - "Alack, I forgot my umbrella."
  - "Alack, the game is over."

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Synonyms

alackaday , alas

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with alack
ack , beyond , beck , clack , crack , hack , knack , mack , pack , rap , scratch , stack , sack , tack , wack , whack

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Homophones

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1. alack (English) : an expression of disappointment or regret
   

2. alack (Scottish Gaelic) : a cause for regret or sorrow
   

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Variants

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alack

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Forms

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The form of 'alack' is typically used as an interjection or exclamation to express a sense of disappointment or regret. It can also be used as a noun to refer to an expression of disappointment or regret.

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Etymology

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An Old English word meaning 'alas, woe is me' or 'a cause for regret or sorrow'

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Related Concepts

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1. woe: An expression of deep sorrow, regret, or grief.

2. lament: An expression of deep sorrow, regret, or grief, often accompanied by weeping or crying.

3. mourning: The expression of deep sorrow, regret, or grief, often accompanied by weeping or crying, as a result of a loss or death.

4. condolence: An expression of sympathy and concern for someone who is experiencing a loss or grief.

5. empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

6. sympathy: An expression of concern or compassion for someone who is experiencing a loss or grief.

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Culture

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In literature and poetry, 'alack' is often used as an expression of disappointment or regret. It can also be used to express a sense of sorrow or melancholy. In art and music, 'alack' can be used as a motif or theme to express a sense of sadness or regret.

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