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my apology vs my apologies

Both 'my apology' and 'my apologies' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'My apology' is used when offering a single apology, while 'my apologies' is used when expressing multiple apologies or a more formal apology.

Last updated: March 12, 2024 • 6871 views

my apology

This phrase is correct when referring to a single apology.

Use 'my apology' when you want to offer a single apology for something you have done wrong.

Examples:

  • I owe you my apology for missing your birthday party.
  • Jun 28, 2021 ... My apology, Leffler informs me, is tone-deaf and insufficient. “But that's OK,” Beekman says. “There is still time to revise.”
  • May 25, 2016 ... Sorry, Not Sorry: My Apology Addiction · More articles by this author · Insights from the community · Others also viewed · Explore topics.
  • Oct 25, 2024 ... 38K likes, 654 comments - potus on October 25, 2024: "My apology for what took place during the Indian Boarding School era is only one step ...
  • My apology and my apologies are both correct, but they are used differently in sentences. · My apologies is a way to say you're sorry about something. · My ...
  • 󰟙. Brodie Smith's post. Brodie Smith profile picture · Brodie Smith 󱢏. Reels󰞋Sep 7, 2023󰞋󱟠. 󰟝. My apology · Frank Natoli and 1K others · 󰤥 1K · 󰤦 116 · 󰤧 38.
  • Jan 10, 2017 ... This phrase is a way of saying you're sorry. The phrase my apology is not an idiom. It only has a literal meaning. My Apology. The word apology ...
  • Aug 14, 2024 ... My apology to the osu! Community. Fun. Ever since 2021 I have been a habitual multi-accounter and I'm here to apologize. A couple of days ago ...
  • Oct 7, 2022 ... How do I feel when my apology isn't accepted? Years ago, in a conversation with a good friend, I inadvertently said something that obviously ...
  • May 5, 2024 ... My apology to Akito. Discussion. idk if this is against the rules ... My apology. r/ShakyKnees - My apology. 2 upvotes · 8 comments. r ...
  • Oct 25, 2024 ... My apology for what took place during the Indian Boarding School era is only one step forward from the shadows of the past.

Alternatives:

  • I apologize
  • I'm sorry

my apologies

This phrase is correct when expressing multiple apologies or a more formal apology.

Use 'my apologies' when you want to express multiple apologies or a more formal apology for a mistake or offense.

Examples:

  • My apologies for the confusion earlier.
  • I offer my sincerest apologies for the inconvenience caused.
  • Sep 26, 2023 ... I have a question about the phrase, "My apologies". Would this be considered an independent clause/complete sentence, as it's idiomatic/shorthand for "I'm ...
  • Use “my apologies” if you want to say you're sorry. You use apology in the plural form to express regret for being unable to do something.
  • 696K likes, 49K comments - joerogan on September 1, 2021: "My apologies, but we have to move the Nashville show to Sunday, October 24. Much love to you all.
  • My Apologies. Before I was “officially” saved, I required a lot of evidence that Jesus was the Son of God. Even after God rescued me in my dorm room the fall ...
  • Aug 29, 2024 ... 54 likes, 4 comments - abby_onair on August 29, 2024: "My apologies to the firefighters who are not getting banana bread this week!
  • May 4, 2020 ... First and foremost please accept my apologies if these questions have been answered. I am studying to get into networking, however the site ...
  • Nov 4, 2024 ... Hey friends! My apologies, I have been in vacation mode so I totally forgot to share my upcoming schedule. ‍♀️ Here's what the end of the ...
  • Sep 5, 2021 ... My apologies for any ill-defined terms or whatever may be utilized to illustrate my incompetence. Please feel free to offer anything ...
  • Timeline photos. My apologies to parents everywhere! #spotifywrapped #hugaturtle. Nikki Burgee and 824 others. 󰤥 825. 󰤦 94. 󰤧 25. 󰞣. Show previous comments.
  • My Apology vs. My Apologies. January 10, 2017. WATCH: These Words Are Guaranteed To Ruin An Apology ...

Alternatives:

  • I apologize
  • I'm sorry

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