- 1used when you apologize for something Sorry I'm late! Did I stand on your foot? Sorry! Sorry to bother you, but could I speak to you for a moment? Sorry, we don't allow dogs in the house. He didn't even say sorry.
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- 2used for asking someone to repeat something that you have not heard clearly Sorry? Could you repeat the question?
- 3used for correcting yourself when you have said something wrong Take the first turn, sorry, the third turn on the right.
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