scar — a mark left on the skin or within body tissue where a wound, burn, or sore has not healed completely
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a mark left on the skin or within body tissue where a wound, burn, or sore has not healed completely
Pronunciation (IPA): /skɑːr/
Korean meaning: 상처나 화상이 아물고 난 후 남은 흉터
Korean pronunciation: 스카 (강세: 스카)
Example Sentences
- My cat's scratches left tiny scars that look like a secret map on my arm.
- The surgeon said the scar would be barely visible after a few months.
- He proudly showed off his scar, claiming it made him look like a pirate.
scar
NOUN//skɑːr//
a mark left on the skin or within body tissue where a wound, burn, or sore has not healed completely
Healed wound leaves permanent mark
Like a distant star so far, even a scar tells who you are!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 프랑스어 'escare'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 그리스어 'eskhara'(화상으로 인한 딱지)에서 왔습니다. 원래는 불에 타서 생긴 상처를 의미했지만, 점차 모든 종류의 흉터를 뜻하게 되었습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat's scratches left tiny scars that look like a secret map on my arm.”
“The surgeon said the scar would be barely visible after a few months.”
“He proudly showed off his scar, claiming it made him look like a pirate.”
“The traumatic experience scarred her for years to come.”
“My mom says my chicken pox scars give me character, but I think they just give me polka dots.”
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