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US/ˈsɑːr.oʊ/
UK/ˈsɒr.əʊ/
a feeling of deep sadness, especially because of loss or disappointment
In context
She could not hide her sorrow when she heard the news of his death.
To my sorrow, the old bookshop had closed down for good.
They drowned their sorrows in a long night of singing.
Words that go with sorrow
adjective + noun
- deep sorrowThe letter was full of deep sorrow.
- great sorrowIt is with great sorrow that we announce his death.
- bitter sorrowHe spoke of the bitter sorrow of leaving his village.
verb + noun
- express sorrowThe president expressed his sorrow at the loss of life.
- drown your sorrowsDon't just drown your sorrows in a bar; talk to a friend.
noun + preposition
- sorrow overHe felt great sorrow over the end of the friendship.
adjective + preposition
- filled with sorrowThe whole town was filled with sorrow.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I feel sorrow for being late.Correct: I am sorry for being late.