Sorry for late reply vs sorry for late responding

Both phrases are understandable, but 'sorry for the late reply' is more commonly used and considered more natural in English. 'Sorry for the late responding' is less common and may sound slightly awkward.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1416 views

Sorry for late reply

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

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

Examples:

I'm sorry for the late reply. I was caught up in a meeting.
Sorry for the late reply. I just saw your message.
Please accept my apologies for the late reply.
Apologies for the late reply. I was away from my phone.
I apologize for the delayed response.

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sorry for late responding

This phrase is understandable but less common in English.

This phrase can be used to apologize for not responding promptly to a message or communication, but it may sound slightly awkward.

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Sorry for the silent treatment, gossips.
Sorry for what I just did.
Sorry for inconvenience Ms. Gaal.
-Sorry for the joke yesterday.
Sorry for making you lose your friend again.
Sorry for spoiling your evening and...
And I'm sorry for that.
I'm sorry for going through your purse.
Sorry for disappointing you all the time.
Sorry for interrupting, Mister Kadjic.
Sorry for this too brief letter.
Judge will feel sorry for you.
-Sorry for the rude awakening.
Sorry for not properly introducing myself.
I stopped feeling sorry for myself after that.
I'm sorry for thinking only of myself.
Sorry for the department's loss.
Sorry for taking up your time.
Sorry for what happened with Cheryl.
I'm sorry for the inconvenience.

Alternatives:

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