sorry
A1Frequent NGSL-1UK /ˈsɒri/US /ˈsɑːri/
Meaning
adjective
feeling sad and ashamed about something that has been done
“sorry about something, We're very sorry about the damage to your car.”
exclamation
used when you are apologizing for something
“Sorry I'm late!”
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“internally um and sorry you had another”
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