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Word: Pity
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English (also in the sense ‘clemency, mildness’): from Old French pite ‘compassion’, from Latin pietas ‘piety’; compare with piety
ˈpɪti
the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortunes of others
Short Definition:feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by sufferings and misfortunes of others
Examples:- her voice was full of pity
a cause for regret or disappointment
Short Definition:cause for regret or disappointment
Examples:- it's a pity you didn't contact us first
- what a pity we can't be friends
Word: Pity
Speech Type: Verb
ˈpɪti
feel sorrow for the misfortunes of
Short Definition:feel sorrow for misfortunes of
Examples:- I could see from their faces that they pitied me
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