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apologies

a·pol·o·gy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-pol-uh-jee]
    • /əˈpɒl ə dʒi/
    • /əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-pol-uh-jee]
    • /əˈpɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of apologies word

  • noun plural apologies a written or spoken expression of one's regret, remorse, or sorrow for having insulted, failed, injured, or wronged another: He demanded an apology from me for calling him a crook. 1
  • noun plural apologies a defense, excuse, or justification in speech or writing, as for a cause or doctrine. 1
  • noun plural apologies (initial capital letter, italics) a dialogue by Plato, centering on Socrates' defense before the tribunal that condemned him to death. 1
  • noun plural apologies an inferior specimen or substitute; makeshift: The tramp wore a sad apology for a hat. 1
  • noun apologies Plural form of apology. 1
  • noun apologies plural of apology. 0

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Origin of apologies

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; earlier apologie, late Middle English apologe (< Middle French) < Late Latin apologia < Greek; see apologia

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Parts of speech for Apologies

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

apologies popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% 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".

apologies usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for apologies

noun apologies

  • lamentation — the act of lamenting or expressing grief.
  • self-condemnation — the act of condemning.
  • self-reproach — blame or censure by one's own conscience.
  • rueful — causing sorrow or pity; pitiable; deplorable: a rueful plight.
  • disgust — to cause loathing or nausea in.

Antonyms for apologies

noun apologies

  • accusations — A charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.
  • criticisms — the act of passing judgment as to the merits of anything.

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