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sorrow

Pronunciation: [ˈsɔːroʊ]

Word

Context: “emotion”

(noun) sorrow is a feeling of deep sadness. It can happen when someone you love is gone or when something bad happens. It's like a heavy feeling in your heart.

Example

She felt sorrow when her dog passed away, but she remembered all the happy times they had together.

Example

He tried to hide his sorrow, but he couldn't stop smiling at the funny memories.

Example

What makes you feel sorrow the most?

Context: “emotion”

(verb) to sorrow means to feel sadness, usually about something bad that has happened. It's like being sad and wishing things were different.

Example

She sorrowed for her friend who moved far away and missed their playdates.

Example

He did not sorrow over the little mistakes he made; he just learned from them.

Example

Why do you sorrow when you think about missing your family?

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