Meaning
To feel sad about something you did, or did not do.
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Word origin
From Old French regreter, meaning to mourn or to lament.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- regreter
Grammar
Examples
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After "regret" we use the -ing form of the next verb.
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Here "regret" means he wishes he had stayed.
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"Regret" often points to a feeling that comes later.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 16, lesson 10: regret, repeat, aye and 7 more words.