Alas and Woe

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Alas adverb - By bad luck.

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Woe and alas are semantically related. in unfortunately topic. In some cases you can use "Woe" instead a interjection "Alas".

Woe interjection - Used to express sorrow or distress.

Usage example: ah, woe, with the death of the last of my siblings I am alone in this world!

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Alas and woe are semantically related. You can use "Alas" instead a interjection "Woe".

Nearby Word: woeful

Woe upon your Cylon heart / There is a toaster in your head / And it wears high heels / Number Six calls to you / The Cylon Detector beckons / Your girlfriend is a toaster / Woe upon your Cylon heart / Alas, disgrace!

Source: Music / Bear McCreary

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