alas
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- IPA /ɘˈlɛs/
Noun
alas noun
- A type of depression which occurs in Yakutia, formed by the subsidence of permafrost.
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Interjection
alas interjection
- Used to express sorrow, regret, compassion or grief.“I wanted to catch the last bus home, but alas, I was ten minutes late and had to take a taxi instead.”
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alackregrettablyunfortunatelyunluckilywingsachpainfullyalreadywowhoweverwoetragicallyafraidsadlywoefullylamentpity
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