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Christine Christie Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

Sympathies

Does the term 'sympathies' make sense in this context:


"I'm sorry for your loss, and I offer my sympathies."


Note: By 'loss', I mean the death of a loved one (inlcuding a pet).

  

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That's OK. The word condolences is in a higher register ie more formal. I'd hesitate to use either word for a pet.

— Clive

  • That's OK.
  • The word condolences is in a higher register ie more formal.
  • I'd hesitate to use either word for a pet.
  • I might just say eg I was very sorry to hear about Fluffy .
  • Clive
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That's OK. The word condolences is in a higher register ie more formal.


I'd hesitate to use either word for a pet. I might just say eg I was very sorry to hear about Fluffy.

Clive

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