We use 'sorry' to show that we feel bad or sorry about something we did or something sad that happened. It is a way to say sorry to others.
I am sorry for the mistake.
She felt sorry about the broken toy.
We say 'sorry' to catch someone's attention or to ask them to repeat something politely. It is a polite word to use in conversations.
Sorry, can you say that again?
Sorry, where is the bus stop?
'Sorry' can show you feel sad about something bad that happened to another person. It shows you care and understand their pain or problems.
I am sorry for your loss.
She was sorry to hear about his illness.
'Sorry' can describe something that is bad, weak, or not good enough. We use it to say something is not acceptable or is sad to see.
He did a sorry job on the task.
The shelter is in a sorry state.
'Sorry' as a noun means an expression or feeling that you are sorry for something you did wrong. It is a way to show apology.
He gave a sorry for being late.
Her sorry was accepted kindly.
We use 'sorry' to express polite sympathy when something bad happens to someone, like when they lose a family member or have a hard time.
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Sorry you had a bad day.