Meaning Of The Word Sorry

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sorry
convention: You say 'Sorry' or 'I'm sorry' as a way of apologizing to someone for something that you have done which has upset them or caused them difficulties, or when you bump into them accidentally.

sorry in American English
full of sorrow, pity, or sympathy: also used as an expression of apology or mild regret
adjective: feeling regret, compunction, sympathy, pity, etc.

sorry in British English
adjective: feeling or expressing pity, sympathy, remorse, grief, or regret
exclamation: an exclamation expressing apology, used esp at the time of the misdemeanour, offence, etc

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