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Sorry

/'sɔrɪ/
Used to express regret or apology for an action, mistake, or offense.

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Examples:

You know how sorry we should be.

'Sorry, sir,' he said.

"Sorry," she pants, "I saw you from down the street.

Etymology:

etymology
From Middle English sory, derived from the Old English sāriġ, related to the Old Norse sárugr, all meaning distressed, sad or troubled.

Usage Statistics:

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