B1
sorrow vs sorry
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| sorrownoun/ˈsɑːr.oʊ/ | Meaning a feeling of deep sadness, especially because of loss or disappointment | Goes with deep sorrow | Example They drowned their sorrows in a long night of singing. |
| sorryadjective/ˈsɑːr.i/ | Meaning Feeling sad or guilty because of something you did. | Goes with — | Example He was sorry for shouting at his sister and told her so. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
It is with great that we announce his death.