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- [uh-las, uh-lahs]
- /əˈlæs, əˈlɑs/
- /əˈlæs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-las, uh-lahs]
- /əˈlæs, əˈlɑs/
Definitions of alas word
- adverb alas You use alas to say that you think that the facts you are talking about are sad or unfortunate. 3
- sentence connector alas unfortunately; regrettably 3
- exclamation alas an exclamation of grief, compassion, or alarm 3
- abbreviation ALAS Alaska 3
- interjection alas used to express sorrow, pity, regret, or worry 3
- noun alas Used to express sorrow, regret, compassion or grief. 1
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Origin of alas
First appearance:
before 1225 One of the 9% oldest English words
1225-75; Middle English < Old French (h)a las!, equivalent to (h)a ah + las wretched < Latin lassus weary; cf. alack
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Parts of speech for Alas
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
alas popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
alas usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for alas
interj alas
adverb alas
- sadly — affected by unhappiness or grief; sorrowful or mournful: to feel sad because a close friend has moved away.
- regrettably — causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable.
- unhappily — sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy?
- unlucky — (of a person) not lucky; lacking good fortune; ill-fated.
- as luck would have it — fortunately
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