Alack
interjection
An expression of regret or dismay.
Alack, I never thought I would lose my job.
Often appears as...
- alack the day
- alack and alas
Usage tips
Literary
interjection
An expression of regret or dismay.
Alack, I never thought I would lose my job.
Often appears as...
- alack the day
- alack and alas
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Old-fashioned Use
Alack is considered archaic, meaning it's rarely used in modern English and sounds old-timey.
Alack, where have the good old days gone?
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Connotation
It's mostly seen in classic literature, poetry, or in a historical context to add a traditional flavor.
He cried out, 'Alack, my son, what hast thou done?'
Pro Tip 3/3Expressing Sorrow
Use 'alack' to express a heartfelt regret or when you're lamenting about something sad.
Alack, tis' a fortune most foul to part ways.
Pro Tip 1/3Old-fashioned Use
Alack is considered archaic, meaning it's rarely used in modern English and sounds old-timey.
Alack, where have the good old days gone?
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Connotation
It's mostly seen in classic literature, poetry, or in a historical context to add a traditional flavor.
He cried out, 'Alack, my son, what hast thou done?'
Pro Tip 3/3Expressing Sorrow
Use 'alack' to express a heartfelt regret or when you're lamenting about something sad.
Alack, tis' a fortune most foul to part ways.
Pro Tip 1/3Old-fashioned Use
Alack is considered archaic, meaning it's rarely used in modern English and sounds old-timey.
Alack, where have the good old days gone?
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Connotation
It's mostly seen in classic literature, poetry, or in a historical context to add a traditional flavor.
He cried out, 'Alack, my son, what hast thou done?'
Pro Tip 3/3Expressing Sorrow
Use 'alack' to express a heartfelt regret or when you're lamenting about something sad.
Alack, tis' a fortune most foul to part ways.
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Video examples
Safari Live - Day 230 PIPE...
play from pups and adults alack the pack settled on some shade to escape the heat all of a sudden one of the adult males ran off after skulking hyena who dared come too close away from the protection of their den the answers will be faced with many challenges to survival in this harsh environment the puppies learned
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 230 PIPE...
play from pups and adults alack the pack settled on some shade to escape the heat all of a sudden one of the adult males ran off after skulking hyena who dared come too close away from the protection of their den the answers will be faced with many challenges to survival in this harsh environment the puppies learned
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