Sorry for the late reply vs Sorry about the late reply

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable and convey the same meaning of apologizing for responding late. The choice between 'sorry for the late reply' and 'sorry about the late reply' is a matter of personal preference.

Last updated: March 25, 2024

Sorry for the late reply

This phrase is correct and commonly used to apologize for responding late.

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

Examples:

Sorry for the late reply. I was caught up in a meeting.
I apologize for the late response. Thank you for your patience.
Please forgive me for the delayed reply.
I'm sorry for getting back to you so late.
Apologies for the delayed response.

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I apologize for the late reply.
I'm very sorry for the late delivery.
I'm sorry for the late response.
Sorry for the late notice but I'm going away tomorrow.
And I'm so sorry for the late notice.
Sorry for the late start, but I see we have some very promising newcomers here this evening.
Mrs. Corbett! I'm sorry for the late notice but I need the day after tomorrow off.
sorry for the late hour, ike.
Sorry for the late hour. I had to wait for my husband to fall asleep.
Sorry for the late hour of my visit.
And money launderer for the late Don Moretti.
I apologize for the late hour.
Senator, apologies for the late arrival.
Some mahler for the late nights.
'Cause I got us tickets for the late show.
We now close this meeting with a moment of silence for the late Alderman, Stephen bartlett.
Scott, a few things... I need you to move Amelia to Friday, apologize for the late notice.
Though I think I still need a couple more years for the late ones.
I said I'd redo her hair for the late shift.
Wes: I apologize for the late hour.

Alternatives:

Apologies for the delay in responding.
I'm sorry for the tardy reply.
Forgive me for the belated response.
I apologize for the delayed reply.
Sorry I didn't reply sooner.

Sorry about the late reply

This phrase is correct and commonly used to apologize for responding late.

This phrase is also used to express regret for not replying promptly to a message or communication.

Examples:

Sorry about the late reply. I was dealing with an urgent matter.
I'm sorry about the delayed response. Thank you for your understanding.
Please accept my apologies about the late reply.
I apologize about the tardy response.
Sorry about the delayed reply.

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I'm sorry about the late notice.
I'm sorry about the late hour.
I apologize for the late reply.
[clears throat] Sorry about the late notice, I know it's...
I'm sorry about the weekend...
- Sorry about the guy downtown.
MUNTZ: I'm sorry about the dogs.
Sorry about the whole brainwashing thing.
Sorry about the Kojak, boss.
I'm sorry about the outburst in there.
Dude, sorry about the divorce thing.
I'm very sorry about the Major.
I'm sorry about the plate number.
I'm sorry about the bar, Anna.
Jimmy, I'm sorry about the last few days.
Sorry about the house, sir.
Pip... I've come to say sorry about the bottle.
I am very sorry about the confusion.
I'm sorry about the mess.
I'm sorry about the disturbance.

Alternatives:

Apologies about the delay in responding.
I'm sorry about the tardy reply.
Forgive me about the belated response.
I apologize about the delayed reply.
Sorry I didn't reply on time.

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