regret
/rɪˈɡrɛt/
re · gret
rɪ · ˈɡrɛt
English Definition
v. to feel sorry about something
Significado en Español
arrepentimiento, lamento
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hối tiếc, nuối tiếc
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Example Sentence
She regretted not studying harder.
她后悔没有更努力地学习。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “regret”:
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A
lament
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B
enjoy
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C
celebrate
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D
welcome
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A — lament.
“regret” means v. to feel sorry about something
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
He began to ______ his rude words the very moment he said them.
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A
enjoy
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B
regret
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C
celebrate
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D
welcome
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B — regret.
“regret” means v. to feel sorry about something
Common questions about “regret”
What does “regret” mean?
regret — v. to feel sorry about something. In Chinese: 后悔，遗憾.
How do you pronounce “regret”?
regret is pronounced /rɪˈɡrɛt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · gret.
How do you use “regret” in a sentence?
She regretted not studying harder. (她后悔没有更努力地学习。)
What are synonyms for “regret”?
remorse, sorrow, rue — all close in meaning to regret (v. to feel sorry about something).
Is “regret” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. regret appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
