alas
[ uh-las, uh-lahs ]
/ əˈlæs, əˈlɑs /
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interjection
(used as an exclamation to express sorrow, grief, pity, concern, or apprehension of evil.)
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Definition for alas (2 of 2)
Alas.
abbreviation
Alaska.
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British Dictionary definitions for alas (1 of 2)
alas
/ (əˈlæs) /
sentence connector
unfortunately; regrettablythere were, alas, none left
interjection
an exclamation of grief, compassion, or alarm
Word Origin for alas
C13: from Old French ha las! oh wretched!; las from Latin lassus weary
British Dictionary definitions for alas (2 of 2)
Alas.
abbreviation for
Alaska
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