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Condolence

Noun CEFR B2
kənˈdoʊləns

Definitions

  1. Comfort, support or sympathy.
    uncountable
  2. An expression of comfort, support, or sympathy offered to the family and friends of somebody who has died.
    countable, plural-normally

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Examples

“There was not much to do after the accident but offer⟳ what condolence I could.”
“I sent her a card expressing my condolences after her mother passed away.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

condolence card Condolences condoler Condoles condolet Condoling

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