Sign in
Enter the word for search

alas

UK
/əˈlæs/
US
/əˈlæs/

Translations

alasadverb
UK
/əˈlæs/
US
/əˈlæs/
Used parenthetically within a clause to mean "unfortunately; regrettably"
alasinterjection
UK
/əˈlæs/
US
/əˈlæs/
Alas, I cannot attend the meeting.
Увы, я не могу присутствовать на встрече.
Additional translations
жаль
эх

Definitions

alasadverb
Unfortunately; regrettably (used parenthetically to comment on an undesirable fact)
He was, alas, too late to catch the train.
alasinterjection
An expression of sorrow, regret, or disappointment.
Alas, the concert was canceled due to the storm.
OverviewPhrasesLibraryExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries