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
🇺🇸 US/sɔːr/
🇬🇧 UK/sɔː/
🌳Etymology
Rootsore
🎵Rhyme
moredoorfloorstoreshore
more
door
floor
store
shore
🔗Collocations
sore throat
sore loser
sore point
sore muscles
touch a sore spot
sore eyes
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
painfulachingtenderinflamedhurt
Antonyms
painlesscomfortablehealed
Related
woundinjurypainachebruisehurt
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