—used to express unhappiness, pity, or concern
Life, alas, is too short.
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Examples of alas in a Sentence
Interjection
Juliet's pitiful lament, “alas, poor Romeo, he is already dead!”.
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Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 6 July 2024
West mixes some wit in with the gore here, even if the payoff, alas, doesn’t rise to the level of the buildup.
—Brian Lowry, CNN, 4 July 2024
They’re priced closer to $2.9 million but, alas, all have been sold.
—Robb Report Staff, Robb Report, 4 July 2024
And, alas, nobody has invited us to a pool party this week.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024
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Interjection
It's made of synthetic leather and comes in four colors that vary in texture (alas, none are burgundy).
—Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 6 July 2024
West mixes some wit in with the gore here, even if the payoff, alas, doesn’t rise to the level of the buildup.
—Brian Lowry, CNN, 4 July 2024
They’re priced closer to $2.9 million but, alas, all have been sold.
—Robb Report Staff, Robb Report, 4 July 2024
And, alas, nobody has invited us to a pool party this week.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024
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“Alas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alas. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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interjection
—used to express unhappiness, pity, or concern
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