core — the central or most important part of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the central or most important part of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɔːr/
Korean meaning: 핵심, 중심부
Korean pronunciation: **코**어
Example Sentences
- My phone battery died because the core temperature got too hot from playing games all day.
- The core of being a good student is not just studying hard, but also getting enough sleep.
- He's rotten to the core - he even steals candy from babies!
core
NOUN//kɔːr//
the central or most important part of something
An apple is cut open, revealing its core.
At the core of the tower, power flows every hour — the center holds the strength that won’t devour.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'cor' and Latin 'cor' meaning 'heart', later applied to the central part of fruit and the center of things generally.
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📝Examples
“My phone battery died because the core temperature got too hot from playing games all day.”
“The core of being a good student is not just studying hard, but also getting enough sleep.”
“He's rotten to the core - he even steals candy from babies!”
“Environmental protection is at the core of our company's mission.”
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