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I'm sorry for being late vs I'm sorry for replying late

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I'm sorry for being late' is used when apologizing for arriving late to a meeting or event. 'I'm sorry for replying late' is used when apologizing for responding late to a message or communication.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 1009 views

I'm sorry for being late

This phrase is correct and commonly used when apologizing for arriving late to a meeting or event.

This phrase is used to apologize for not being on time for a scheduled event or meeting.

Examples:

  • I'm sorry for being late to the meeting.
  • She apologized for being late to the party.
  • He felt bad for being late to the appointment.
  • I'm sorry for being late, Aunt Martha.
  • I'm sorry for being late.
  • I'm sorry for being late, I was held up.
  • First of all, I'm sorry for being late.
  • I'm sorry for being late.
  • I'm sorry for being late.
  • I'm sorry for being late.
  • I'm so sorry for being late, Laura.
  • I'm most dreadfully sorry for being so late.
  • I said I was sorry for being late.
  • Me too, sorry for being late.
  • Sorry for being late but I punctured a tyre.
  • Sorry for being late; - everything has happened to me today.
  • Kotoko said thanks and sorry for being late.
  • Sorry for being late, but you've got a really complicated city that we can't read the signs.
  • Sorry for being late, but lately - I am busier than usual.
  • Ladies, I am so sorry for being late.
  • That's why I started by saying I was sorry for being late.
  • I'm sorry my being late caused such confusion.
  • Emerson. I'm sorry about being late.

Alternatives:

  • I apologize for arriving late.
  • I'm sorry I'm late.
  • Sorry for my tardiness.
  • Apologies for my delay.
  • Forgive me for my lateness.

I'm sorry for replying late

This phrase is correct and commonly used when apologizing for responding late to a message or communication.

This phrase is used to apologize for not replying promptly to a message, email, or communication.

Examples:

  • I'm sorry for replying late to your email.
  • She apologized for replying late to the text message.
  • He felt bad for replying late to the chat.
  • Feb 5, 2021 ... How do you see the “multiplayerless” mode working? timburg82 June 18, 2021, 11:37pm 20. Hey Gleb, I'm sorry for replying late, I just posted ...
  • Feb 17, 2021 ... I'm sorry for replying late. I had first to prepare a prototype because the original model is confidential. Please check Locherschmuck Shop ...
  • Oct 8, 2020 ... ... to do so) And like I've said to alot of my comments I'm sorry for replying late, I was sleeping at the time. Upvote 2. Downvote Award Share.
  • Everyone, I'm sorry for replying late here but I been looking into this for a while and finally heard back from the Garmin UK Connect team. We are sorry, but ...
  • Jun 12, 2018 ... I'm sorry for replying late as I focused on working on something else in the past few months. But sir @dkayiwa, I have a UI module, and what ...
  • Dec 28, 2022 ... Hi, I'm sorry for replying late. The above mentioned problems were simple MICOM issue, so I resolved the problems, I checked that TCAN1145 ...
  • Jul 4, 2024 ... I'm Sorry for replying late :frowning: I was dealing with my final assignments. First of all, I really appreciate your feedback. I think ...
  • Mar 5, 2022 ... I'm sorry for replying late. Senseglove are connected to computer using a USB. $ lsusb (or $ sudo usbview) Microchip Technology, Inc ...
  • Nov 21, 2014 ... I'm sorry for replying late. If you can, please run s3fs manually with "-d" and "-f" option, and check errors on display. It seems that s3fs ...
  • Nov 26, 2003 ... "osoku henji shite gomennasai" which means, "I'm sorry for replying late" As for "I apologize for...", umm.. maybe someone can help on this ...

Alternatives:

  • I apologize for responding late.
  • I'm sorry for my delayed response.
  • Sorry for the late reply.
  • Apologies for my tardy response.
  • Forgive me for my delayed reply.

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