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I'm so sorry vs I'm really sorry

Both phrases, 'I'm so sorry' and 'I'm really sorry,' are correct, interchangeable, and convey the same level of sincerity and regret.
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Last updated: January 05, 2025 • 8049 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express sincere apologies.

"I'm so sorry"

This phrase is used to convey a deep sense of regret or apology for a mistake or an unfortunate situation.
  • Jul 23, 2018 ... The song is called I'm So Sorry because the first 20 seconds tricks you into turning up your volume and then the rest is just Imagine Dragons apologizing for ...
  • Oct 15, 2018 ... 20 votes, 19 comments. Has anyone worked out who the lyrics “I'm so sorry I forgot you” are directed to? First I thought it might be to the ...
  • Feb 19, 2015 ... You're listening to I'm So Sorry, from the album Smoke and Mirrors by Imagine Dragons = = = If you like this song, you can listen to the ...
  • Sep 30, 2022 ... "I'm So Sorry" is one of the bigger tracks on the album, a garbage/blues rock song and an anthem of one's regrets.
  • Jul 24, 2018 ... Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group I'm So Sorry · Imagine Dragons Smoke + Mirrors ℗ 2014 KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records Released ...
  • Apr 12, 2024 ... Thoughts on I'm so sorry? Discussion. Possibly the best song of smoke + mirrors it sounds so different it doesn't feel like it should be in ...
  • Oct 24, 2024 ... I'M SO SORRY... | Life Eater - Part 2 (ENDING) · Comments1.5K.
  • Aug 1, 2024 ... i'm so sorry haley. 10 upvotes · 3 comments. r/StarWarsBattlefront icon. r/StarWarsBattlefront · F8RGE confirmed that we will be getting more ...
  • "I'm So Sorry" is a song by American rock band Imagine Dragons. The song serves as the second promotional single and fourth track from the band's second ...
  • Apr 26, 2016 ... MMAP with songs similar to I'm So Sorry by Imagine Dragons. Was listening to their 2015 album and loved the song. Thought of Come with Me Now by Kongos on ...

Alternatives:

  • I apologize deeply
  • I'm extremely sorry
  • I'm very sorry
  • I'm truly sorry
  • I'm terribly sorry

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express sincere apologies.

"I'm really sorry"

This phrase is used to convey a deep sense of regret or apology for a mistake or an unfortunate situation.
  • Feb 7, 2024 ... "I'm really sorry, but I cannot engage in this type of conversation." and / or. "I'm sorry. My programming prevents me from talking about this ...
  • Jun 26, 2024 ... 1M likes, 13K comments - marcin.music on June 26, 2024: "I don't have anything new, I'm really sorry…".
  • May 14, 2021 ... “i'm really sorry you had to join the club” - outstanding performance by sandra & TR, their relationship was absolutely underrated.
  • Nov 19, 2011 ... Has anyone gotten a different follow up response from Siri? I got the original message "I'm really sorry about this,etc." a couple of times ...
  • Hey y'all, I'm really sorry but both 1972 shows this Sunday in Portsmouth, NH need to be postponed to Sunday, November 3rd. After a tough week with my...
  • Hey guys, I'm really sorry to do this but due to the above reasons, we will have to push back the release of Sonder by a couple of weeks to November...
  • hey i'm really sorry because you were a really cool mutual but for the record i have to unfollow you because the purple creature in your profile picture ...
  • Dec 6, 2013 ... I'm really sorry for that horrible line break where I broke on the word “the,” I'm really sorry for killing your mother, I haven't done that ...

Alternatives:

  • I apologize sincerely
  • I'm very sorry
  • I'm truly sorry
  • I'm terribly sorry
  • I deeply apologize

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