Word: SORRY
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Definition of SORRY
- The act of saying sorry; an apology.
- (of a person) Regretful for an action; grieved or saddened, especially by the loss of something or someone.
"I am sorry I stepped on your toes. It was an accident."
- Poor, pitifully sad or regrettable.
"The storm left his garden in a sorry state."
- Pathetic and inferior to the point of causing others disgust.
"Bob is a sorry excuse for a football player."
- Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
"Sorry! I didn't see that you were on the phone."
- Used as a request for someone to repeat something not heard or understood clearly.
"Sorry? What was that? The phone cut out."
- Used to correct oneself in speech.
"There are four โ sorry, five โ branches of the store locally."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "sorry" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "sorry" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SORRY a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SORRY worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SORRY? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SORRY:
- # the sorry effect
- # master of sorry
- # playing with sorry
- # in terms of sorry
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