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I'm sorry I am so sorry

🇬🇧 UK //aɪm ˈsɒri aɪ æm səʊ ˈsɒri// 🇺🇸 US //aɪm ˈsɔri aɪ æm soʊ ˈsɔri//

Meaning of I'm sorry I am so sorry

A phrase used to express regret for something you did wrong.

In simple words: A phrase to express regret or apology.

I'm sorry I am so sorry in a sentence

• I messed up your order; I'm sorry, I am so sorry.
• If I hurt your feelings, I'm sorry, I am so sorry.
• After forgetting your birthday, I realized, I'm sorry, I am so sorry.
• When I abandoned our plans, I thought, I'm sorry, I am so sorry.
• If I said something wrong, please know I'm sorry, I am so sorry.

How to use I'm sorry I am so sorry

Use in personal conversations or when addressing someone hurt by your actions. Avoid overusing it in formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone apology

Memory hint

Imagine someone holding a sign that says 'SORRY' twice, showing they really mean it.

Related words

Collocations with I'm sorry I am so sorry

• genuinely sorry
• truly sorry
• deeply sorry

Synonyms for I'm sorry I am so sorry

• I apologize
• My bad
• Forgive me
• Excuse me
• Pardon me

Common mistakes with I'm sorry I am so sorry

• Saying 'I'm very sorry' too many times in a row.
• Misplacing 'so' in the sentence.
• Confusing with 'I apologize' in formal situations.

Frequently asked questions about I'm sorry I am so sorry

What does I'm sorry I am so sorry mean?

A phrase to express regret or apology.

What is the definition of I'm sorry I am so sorry?

A phrase used to express regret for something you did wrong.

How do you use I'm sorry I am so sorry in a sentence?

I messed up your order; I'm sorry, I am so sorry.

Can you give another example of I'm sorry I am so sorry?

If I hurt your feelings, I'm sorry, I am so sorry.

What are synonyms for I'm sorry I am so sorry?

Common alternatives include I apologize, My bad, Forgive me, Excuse me, Pardon me.

What words go with I'm sorry I am so sorry?

It commonly pairs with genuinely sorry, truly sorry, deeply sorry.

What are common mistakes when using I'm sorry I am so sorry?

Saying 'I'm very sorry' too many times in a row. Misplacing 'so' in the sentence. Confusing with 'I apologize' in formal situations.

How do you pronounce I'm sorry I am so sorry?

US: //aɪm ˈsɔri aɪ æm soʊ ˈsɔri//, UK: //aɪm ˈsɒri aɪ æm səʊ ˈsɒri//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I'm sorry I am so sorry?

Use in personal conversations or when addressing someone hurt by your actions. Avoid overusing it in formal settings.