Definition of ALAS

alas

Meanings

Plural: alases, alasses

Noun

  • a flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism
  • a wing of an insect
  • A type of geological depression which occurs in Yakutia, formed by the subsidence of permafrost.

Adverb

  • by bad luck
    • "alas, I cannot stay"

Intj

  • Used to express sorrow, regret, compassion, grief, resignation, or disappointment.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English alas, from Old French a las (French hélas), from a (“ah”) + las, from Latin lassus (“weary”). Compare Dutch helaas, North Frisian ielas, West Frisian eilaas.

Synonyms

ala, alack, oh well, regrettably, unfortunately, unluckily

Antonyms

fortunately, luckily

Scrabble Score: 4

alas is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
alas is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
alas is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 5

alas is a valid Words With Friends word