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/
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.
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🎤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.
Breakdown
Single morpheme from Latin 'cor' (heart) → applied metaphorically to mean the central or innermost part of something
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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