sorry
/ˈsɒri/
sor · ry
ˈsɒr · i
English Definition
adj. feeling regret or penitence
Significado en Español
lo siento, arrepentido
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xin lỗi, tiếc
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Example Sentence
I'm sorry for being late.
对不起，我迟到了。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “sorry”:
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A
proud
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B
regretful
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C
satisfied
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D
content
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B — regretful.
“sorry” means adj. feeling regret or penitence
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
He felt truly ______ for shouting so loudly at his little sister.
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A
proud
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B
glad
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C
sorry
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D
pleased
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C — sorry.
“sorry” means adj. feeling regret or penitence
Common questions about “sorry”
What does “sorry” mean?
sorry — adj. feeling regret or penitence. In Chinese: 抱歉的.
How do you pronounce “sorry”?
sorry is pronounced /ˈsɒri/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sor · ry.
How do you use “sorry” in a sentence?
I'm sorry for being late. (对不起，我迟到了。)
What are synonyms for “sorry”?
apologetic, regretful, remorseful — all close in meaning to sorry (adj. feeling regret or penitence).
Is “sorry” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. sorry appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
