sore (/sɔːr/)

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🔊 /sɔːr/

Meaning

Meaning: painful, especially when touched

Feeling pain or discomfort, especially when touched or used. It can also be a noun for a painful spot on the skin.

Examples

🗣 My legs are sore after the long hike.

Etymology

From Old English ‘sār’ (painful, grievous).

How & Where It’s Used

Common for muscles after exercise and for throats; ‘a sore throat’ is a frequent phrase.

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Tags: health, pain

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