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Apologize vs. Sorry
Apologize
/əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/Examples:
She apologized and replaced it with a better horse.Jennifer North entered in a rush, apologizing to everyone for oversleeping.I never thought I'd have to apologize for being—inexperienced.
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Sorry
/'sɔrɪ/Examples:
You know how sorry we should be.'Sorry, sir,' he said."Sorry," she pants, "I saw you from down the street.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Apologize is often a formal admission of fault or regret, typically involving a verbal or written statement.
- Sorry can be used more casually or informally to express sympathy or mild regret.
- Apologize focuses on the act of acknowledging and addressing a wrong specifically.
- Sorry is versatile and can be used without admitting wrongdoing, such as feeling sympathy for someone’s situation.
- Apologize usually precedes actions to make amends, while sorry might not require any follow-up actions.
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