my apologies. — A formal way of saying sorry; used to express regret or ask for forgiveness
Part of speech: INTERJECTION
Definition: A formal way of saying sorry; used to express regret or ask for forgiveness
Pronunciation (IPA): /maɪ əˈpɑːlədʒiz/
Example Sentences
- My apologies, but I accidentally ate your sandwich thinking it was mine.
- My apologies for the confusion in my previous email.
- My apologies, but your cat has somehow ended up on my roof again.
my apologies.
INTERJECTION[/maɪ əˈpɑːlədʒiz/]
A formal way of saying sorry; used to express regret or ask for forgiveness
A formal way of saying sorry; used to express regret or ask for forgiveness
My apologies - failed strategies drained our energies
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Greek 'apologia', originally meaning 'defense' or 'speech in defense'. Over time, the term evolved from its rhetorical sense of formal argumentation to the modern meaning of an expression of regret or apology.
Breakdown
apo- (away, off) + -logia (speech, discourse). Originally conveyed the sense of 'speaking away from' or defending oneself through reasoned speech.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My apologies, but I accidentally ate your sandwich thinking it was mine.”
“My apologies for the confusion in my previous email.”
“My apologies, but your cat has somehow ended up on my roof again.”
“Please accept my apologies for any inconvenience caused.”
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