sore — painful and aching, especially as a result of injury, overuse, or infection
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: painful and aching, especially as a result of injury, overuse, or infection
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɔːr/
Example Sentences
- After his first day at the gym, Tom was so sore he couldn't even lift a spoon.
- My feet are sore from walking in these new shoes all day.
- Don't mention the exam results - it's still a sore subject for him.
sore
ADJECTIVE[/sɔːr/]
painful and aching, especially as a result of injury, overuse, or infection
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'sār', meaning 'wound' or 'pain'. This is an ancient Germanic word from the Proto-Germanic root, cognate with German 'sehr' (very), reflecting the original sense of acute physical distress.
Breakdown
sār (wound, pain) → Middle English 'sore' → Modern English 'sore'. The root carries the sense of painful injury or inflammation, preserved in both adjectival and noun forms.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After his first day at the gym, Tom was so sore he couldn't even lift a spoon.”
“My feet are sore from walking in these new shoes all day.”
“Don't mention the exam results - it's still a sore subject for him.”
“She's a sore loser who always blames others when she fails.”
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