Meaning
Feeling bad about something you did wrong; feeling sad for someone.
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Word origin
Comes from an Old English word linked to sore, meaning pained or sad.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- sarig
Examples
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She felt sad for the lost dog.
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We say when we feel sad about something we did wrong, or when we feel sad for someone else. Saying "I am sorry" is a kind and polite thing to do.
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sorry: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the English word "sorry" (Feeling bad about something you did wrong; feeling sad for someone.): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 2: sorry, over, because and 7 more words.