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Sorry

/'sɔrɪ/
Used to express an apology or regret for a mistake or fault

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Examples:

I am sorry to be late.Sorry, I forgot your name.

Etymology:

etymology
The word sorry comes from Middle English sory, which originates from Old English sārig, related to German sorge meaning grief or trouble, and is connected to the idea of sorrow.

Usage Statistics:

239 mentions per 1 million words Frequency
Very Often
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