alas

Plural: alases, alasses

Noun

• a flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism
• a wing of an insect
• A type of geological depression which occurs in Yakutia, formed by the subsidence of permafrost.

Adverb

• by bad luck
  • "alas, I cannot stay"

Intj

• Used to express sorrow, regret, compassion, grief, resignation, or disappointment.

Interjection

• Used to express grief, pity, or concern.

Examples

• Alas, my opponent drew the last S, foiling my brilliant plan.
• I wanted to catch the last bus home, but alas, I was ten minutes late and had to take a taxi instead.

Synonyms

ala, regrettably, unfortunately, unluckily, alack, oh well

Antonyms

fortunately, luckily

Anagrams of alas