sorry

Meanings

• noun, interjection, verb

  expressing regret, apology, or compassion

  - "I'm sorry for your loss."
  - "Please accept my sincere apologies."
  - "I'm sorry I couldn't make it to the party."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɔɹi/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈsɑɹi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

apologetic , attritional , compunctious , contrite , heavyhearted , melancholy , mournful , penitent , penitential , regretful , remorseful , repentant , sad , unhappy , soz , I beg your pardon , I'm sorry , come again , excuse me , huh , say again , say what , what

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sorry
borrow , morrow , sorrow , tomorrow

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. sorry (English) : feeling regret or sadness
   

2. sorry (English) : not having the quality of that is described or demanded; regrettable
   

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Variants

List of all variants of sorry that leads to same result
feel sorry for , feel sorry for myself , feeling sorry for , feeling sorry for myself , felt sorry for , felt sorry for myself , sorrier , sorriest , sorrily , sorriness , sorrinesses , sorry , sorry about that , (it's) better (to be) safe than sorry , better safe than sorry , it's better to be safe than sorry , feel sorry for oneself , afraid to say , regret to say , sorry to say , poor excuse for , poor/sad/sorry excuse for , sad excuse for , sorry excuse for

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Forms

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sorrier, sorries, sorriest

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meaning 'worthy of sorrow' in Old English, sorrow came from the Proto-Germanic word 'sorgiz.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'sorry' appears in the title of over 2,000 songs.

2. In ancient Egypt, sorrow was depicted as a woman wearing a crown of reeds and carrying a scepter.

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Related Concepts

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1. apology: An expression of regret, remorse, or contrition for having wronged someone.

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

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Culture

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In literature, 'sorry' is often used as an expression of regret or apology. In music, there are numerous songs titled 'Sorry' or containing the word. In art, 'sorry' is depicted as a symbol of regret or remorse.

How to Memorize "sorry"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'sorry' written out and pronounced. Imagine the feeling of regret or sadness it conveys.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sorry' with the feeling of regret or apology. Remember that it is used to express sympathy or contrition.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'Sorrow: Showing Others Regret and Remorse' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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