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I am sorry about that

🇬🇧 UK //aɪ əm ˈsɒri əˌbaʊt ðat// 🇺🇸 US //aɪ æm ˈsɔri əˌbaʊt ðæt//

Meaning of I am sorry about that

A phrase used to express regret for something that occurred.

In simple words: I regret what happened.

I am sorry about that in a sentence

• I am sorry about that misunderstanding we had yesterday.
• When I broke the vase, I quickly said, 'I am sorry about that.'
• I am sorry about that inconvenience during your visit.
• After the argument, I realized I am sorry about that harsh comment.

How to use I am sorry about that

Used to express regret; appropriate in formal and informal situations. Avoid in overly casual settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone apology

Memory hint

Imagine a person frowning and saying 'I am sorry' while shaking their head.

Related words

Collocations with I am sorry about that

• genuinely am sorry about that
• sincerely am sorry about that
• truly am sorry about that
• always am sorry about that
• really am sorry about that

Synonyms for I am sorry about that

• I apologize for that
• I regret that
• Please forgive me
• My apologies
• I feel bad about that

Common mistakes with I am sorry about that

• Confusing with 'I apologize' - more formal.
• Using 'sorry' without context - lacks clarity.
• Overusing in non-apology situations.

Frequently asked questions about I am sorry about that

What does I am sorry about that mean?

I regret what happened.

What is the definition of I am sorry about that?

A phrase used to express regret for something that occurred.

How do you use I am sorry about that in a sentence?

I am sorry about that misunderstanding we had yesterday.

Can you give another example of I am sorry about that?

When I broke the vase, I quickly said, 'I am sorry about that.'

What are synonyms for I am sorry about that?

Common alternatives include I apologize for that, I regret that, Please forgive me, My apologies, I feel bad about that.

What words go with I am sorry about that?

It commonly pairs with genuinely am sorry about that, sincerely am sorry about that, truly am sorry about that, always am sorry about that, really am sorry about that.

What are common mistakes when using I am sorry about that?

Confusing with 'I apologize' - more formal. Using 'sorry' without context - lacks clarity. Overusing in non-apology situations.

How do you pronounce I am sorry about that?

US: //aɪ æm ˈsɔri əˌbaʊt ðæt//, UK: //aɪ əm ˈsɒri əˌbaʊt ðat//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I am sorry about that?

Used to express regret; appropriate in formal and informal situations. Avoid in overly casual settings.