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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-pol-uh-jee]
- /əˈpɒl ə dʒi/
- /əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-pol-uh-jee]
- /əˈpɒl ə dʒi/
Definitions of apology word
- variable noun apology An apology is something that you say or write in order to tell someone that you are sorry that you have hurt them or caused trouble for them. 3
- noun plural apology If you offer or make your apologies, you apologize. 3
- noun apology an oral or written expression of regret or contrition for a fault or failing 3
- noun apology a poor substitute or offering 3
- noun apology a formal spoken or written defense of some idea, religion, philosophy, etc. 3
- noun apology an acknowledgment of some fault, injury, insult, etc., with an expression of regret and a plea for pardon 3
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Origin of apology
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 Apology
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
apology 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".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for apology
noun apology
- reparation — the making of amends for wrong or injury done: reparation for an injustice.
- justification — a reason, fact, circumstance, or explanation that justifies or defends: His insulting you was ample justification for you to leave the party.
- acknowledgment — An acknowledgment is a statement or action which recognizes that something exists or is true.
- confession — A confession is a signed statement by someone in which they admit that they have committed a particular crime.
- amends — recompense or compensation given or gained for some injury, insult, etc
Antonyms for apology
noun apology
- denial — A denial of something is a statement that it is not true, does not exist, or did not happen.
- refusal — an act or instance of refusing.
- accusation — If you make an accusation against someone, you criticize them or express the belief that they have done something wrong.
- censure — If you censure someone for something that they have done, you tell them that you strongly disapprove of it.
- condemnation — Condemnation is the act of saying that something or someone is very bad and unacceptable.
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