score — the number of points achieved in a game, competition, or test
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the number of points achieved in a game, competition, or test
Pronunciation (IPA): /skɔːr/
Example Sentences
- I need to score at least 90 to get into my dream university, but I keep scoring pizza instead of points!
- The soccer team scored three goals in the final match.
- What's the score? Are we winning or just winning at being confused?
score
NOUN[/skɔːr/]
the number of points achieved in a game, competition, or test
The striker's last-minute goal made the final score 3-2.
S-CORE shows the points - that's your score!
Every score opens the door to more!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse 'skor' meaning a notch or mark, which was used to keep count or record. Later influenced by Old English and Middle English usage for tallying points.
Breakdown
score (from Old Norse 'skor' = notch/mark used for counting) - a single morpheme with no productive prefixes or suffixes in its base form
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I need to score at least 90 to get into my dream university, but I keep scoring pizza instead of points!”
“The soccer team scored three goals in the final match.”
“What's the score? Are we winning or just winning at being confused?”
“Her CSAT score opened many doors to prestigious universities.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.