scores — A large number of things or people; also refers to numerical results of tests or competitions.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A large number of things or people; also refers to numerical results of tests or competitions.
Pronunciation (IPA): /skɔːrz/
Korean meaning: 많은 수, 점수
Korean pronunciation: 스코어즈
Example Sentences
- His basketball scores are so low, even his grandmother could beat him.
- TOEFL scores determine university admission for international students.
- She scores goals like she's ordering pizza - effortlessly and frequently.
scores
NOUN//skɔːrz//
A large number of things or people; also refers to numerical results of tests or competitions.
A large number of things or people; also refers to numerical results of tests or competitions.
Countless scores open doors to golden shores!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse 'skor' meaning 'to cut' or 'to notch.' The word developed its meaning of 'points' or 'tally' from the ancient practice of cutting marks into wood or bone to keep count.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“His basketball scores are so low, even his grandmother could beat him.”
“TOEFL scores determine university admission for international students.”
“She scores goals like she's ordering pizza - effortlessly and frequently.”
“Scores of students waited outside the exam hall.”
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