🇬🇧 Apology meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

An apology is a way of admitting that you made a mistake or hurt someone’s feelings and expressing regret. People give apologies to show they understand what they did wrong and to make things right again. Apologies can be spoken, written, or even shown through actions.

Mom said I owed her an apology for making a mess, so I wrote “SORRY” in cookie crumbs on the table.

I knocked over my brother’s ice cream, so I gave him an apology… and ran away before he could chase me.

My little brother’s apology for taking my toy sounded suspiciously like “I’m not sorry at all.”

I wrote an apology note to my mom for breaking her vase… and then another one for using her fancy paper to write the note.

I tried to give my sister an apology for stealing her fries, but I had to stop because my mouth was full of fries.

Anna drops the cup. It breaks. She gives her friend an apology. The friend is sad. Anna shows an apology with eyes and hands. She writes an apology on a small paper. The friend sees the apology and smiles, gives a hug. They both feel warm and happy. The apology works.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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