sorry

  1. Adjective.  (context, of a person) Regretful for an action; grieved or saddened, especially by the loss of something or someone.
  2. Adjective.  Poor, sad or regrettable.
  3. Interjection.  Expresses regret, remorse, or sorrow.
  4. Interjection.  Used as a request for someone to repeat something not heard or understood clearly.
  5. Noun.  The act of saying sorry; an apology.

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