noun

condolences

kuhn-DOH-luhn-sihz

noun

Expressions of sympathy offered to someone who has suffered a loss, especially a death; used almost always in the plural.

"Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your father."

How to Use Condolences

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe standard phrase used to express sympathy for someone's bereavement.

Common mistake

Almost always used in the plural, even referring to a single message of sympathy: "my condolences," not "my condolence."

Common pairings

offer condolences my condolences deepest condolences

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Please accept my deepest _____ on the loss of your father.

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