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sorry

/ˈsɔɹi/ /ˈsɒɹi/ /ˈsɑɹi/

Meanings
noun
The act of saying sorry; an apology.

Examples :

"My sorry for being late to school this morning was not accepted by the teacher. "
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Illustration accepted

accepted verb

/æk.ˈsɛp.tɪd/

To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.

"My parents accepted my request to attend the school dance. "

Illustration pathetic

pathetic adjective

/pəˈθɛtɪk/

Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

"The child’s pathetic pleas for forgiveness stirred the young man’s heart."

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration accident

accident noun

/ˈæk.sə.dənt/

An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences.

"to die by an accident"

Illustration inferior

inferior noun

/ɪnˈfɪəɹɪə/ /ɪnˈfɪ(ə)ɹiɚ/

A person of lower stature to another

"As you are my inferior, I can tell you to do anything I want."

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saddened verb

/ˈsædənd/ /ˈsædənd/

To make sad or unhappy.

"It saddens me to think that I might have hurt someone."

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regrettable adjective

/rɪˈɡrɛtəbəl/ /rɪˈɡrɛɾəbəl/

Able to be regretted, especially deserving of regret.

"His decision to skip school was a regrettable one, as he missed an important announcement about the upcoming project. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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expresses noun

/ɪkˈspresɪz/ /ɛkˈspresɪz/

A mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly.

"I took the express into town."

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pitifully adverb

/ˈpɪtɪfəli/ /ˈpɪɾɪfəli/

In a pitiful manner.

"The student, struggling to answer the questions, looked pitifully at the teacher. "

Illustration understood

understood verb

/ʌndəɹˈstʊd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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regretful adjective

/rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/ /rəˈɡrɛtfəl/

Full of feelings of regret, indulging in regrets.

"After losing the game, the team felt regretful about their missed opportunities. "