I'm sorry for that.

Meaning: This is a way to say you are sorry for something you did or said that caused someone else to feel bad. It's like saying, I apologize for my mistake.

Choice of Words: I'm is a contraction of "I am." Sorry expresses regret or apology. For indicates the reason for the apology. That refers to the specific thing being apologized for. "I'm sorry for that" acknowledges a mistake or wrongdoing and offers an apology.

Alternative Expressions

I'm sorry for that.

Meaning: This means you are saying you feel bad about something you did or said. It's like saying, I did something wrong, and I'm sorry about it.

Choice of Words: Sorry is a word that expresses regret or apology for doing something wrong. For indicates the reason or cause of the apology. That refers to the action or situation that caused the regret or apology. When you put them together, "I'm sorry for that" means you are apologizing for something you did or said that you regret.

Excuse me.

Meaning: This means you are saying sorry for something you did or said. It's like saying, I'm sorry for interrupting you.

Choice of Words: Excuse means to ask for forgiveness or to apologize for something. Me is the object of the sentence, indicating that you are the one apologizing. When you put them together, "Excuse me" is a polite way to apologize for interrupting someone or doing something wrong.

My apologies.

Meaning: This means you are saying sorry for something you did or said. It's like saying, I'm very sorry for my mistake.

Choice of Words: Apologies is a plural noun that means expressions of regret or sorrow. My indicates that the apologies belong to the speaker. When you put them together, "My apologies" is a formal way to apologize for something you did or said that you regret.

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