alas Antonyms
Meaning of alas
alas (r)
by bad luck
alas (interj.)
An exclamation expressive of sorrow, pity, or apprehension of evil; -- in old writers, sometimes followed by day or white; alas the day, like alack a day, or alas the white.
alas Sentence Examples
- Alas, the lost key was nowhere to be found, and the search continued in frustration.
- Alas, the dream of a peaceful resolution to the conflict seemed more distant than ever.
- The ship sank beneath the stormy waves, and alas, there were no survivors.
- Alas, the anticipated promotion was given to another colleague, leaving him disappointed.
- The once vibrant garden had withered away, and alas, the flowers had succumbed to the harsh weather.
- Alas, the old castle, once a symbol of grandeur, now stood in ruins.
- The long-awaited event was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, and alas, disappointment spread among the attendees.
- Alas, the final piece of the puzzle was missing, and the mystery remained unsolved.
- The aspiring musician played his heart out, but alas, the judges were not impressed.
- The cherished family heirloom was accidentally broken, and alas, it couldn't be restored to its former glory.
FAQs About the word alas
by bad luckAn exclamation expressive of sorrow, pity, or apprehension of evil; -- in old writers, sometimes followed by day or white; alas the day, like alack a
alack, aw, ay, woe, rats,boo,ouch, wirra, yuk, bah
hallelujah, hurrah, hurrah,glory, hallelujah, glory, ha, hurray, hey, ha
Alas, the lost key was nowhere to be found, and the search continued in frustration.
Alas, the dream of a peaceful resolution to the conflict seemed more distant than ever.
The ship sank beneath the stormy waves, and alas, there were no survivors.
Alas, the anticipated promotion was given to another colleague, leaving him disappointed.
