What is the meaning of alas?

By bad luck.
- usage: "unfortunately it rained all day"; "alas, I cannot stay"
- synonyms: unfortunately, unluckily, regrettably

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APA	WordNet. (2010). alas. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/alas/definitions/1250560
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