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regret


Definition: Meaning of, regret in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / rɪˈɡrɛt /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
regret regretted regretted
Present Participle Third Person Singular
regretting regrets
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  1. to feel sorry about something you have done and wish you had not done it
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  2. [not in progressive] formal used in official letters or statements when saying that you are sorry or sad about something
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regret regrets
  1. [countable usually plural, uncountable] sadness that you feel about something, especially because you wish it had not happened
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  2. give/send your regrets formal to say that you are unable to go to a meeting, accept an invitation etc
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