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apology

noun

a poor example

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
A
Ends with
Y
Contains
PO
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. a poor example

    “it was an apology for a meal”

noun

  1. an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

    “he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess”

noun

  1. a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly

In context

Example Sentences

it was an apology for a meal
a poor excuse for an automobile
he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess

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