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Alas

/ɘˈlɛs/

Used to express sorrow, regret, compassion or grief.

📖 Definitions of "Alas"

interjection
  1. 1

    Used to express sorrow, regret, compassion or grief.

    "I wanted to catch the last bus home, but alas, I was ten minutes late and had to take a taxi instead."

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