CEFR B1

sorrow

noun

Meaning

A feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune.

Examples

The sorrow of parting with a friend can be immense.
She carried the sorrow of her past mistakes with her.

Synonyms: sadness, grief, woe, heartache

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sorrow (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsɒrəʊ/

Definition

A feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune.

Examples

The sorrow of parting with a friend can be immense.
She carried the sorrow of her past mistakes with her.
He expressed his sorrow at the news of the tragedy.

How to Use sorrow

sorrow for (prepositional phrase): To feel sadness because of something. — "He expressed his sorrow for the accident."
sorrow over (prepositional phrase): To feel sadness about a situation or event. — "The nation mourned the sorrow over the king's death."

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