Pronunciation

/sɔːr/

Definitions

Noun

1. Soreness: A painful sensation, often resulting from injury or inflammation, typically in a part of the body. For example: “She had a sore throat after singing all day.”
2. Trouble: Difficulty or hardship in something. For example: “The project was a sore point for the team due to constant delays.”

Verb

1. To feel pain or discomfort in a particular area. For example: “He sores easily after overexertion.”
2. To cause distress or irritation. For example: “Her words really sored his feelings.”

Adjective

1. Causing physical pain or discomfort. For example: “A sore muscle from yesterday’s workout.”
2. Aggravating or irritating. For example: “His behavior is a constant sore spot.”

Adverb

1. In a sore manner; painfully. For example: “She walked around the room, her sore ankle causing her to limp.”

Phrases

• “Ease the soreness” means to alleviate pain or discomfort.
• “A sore loser” refers to someone who cannot handle losing gracefully.
• “Don’t touch that, it’s sore” is a warning about a tender spot.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She took some ibuprofen to relieve the soreness in her back.”
• Verb: “After the race, he could hardly walk because his legs were so sore.”
• Adjective: “The athlete woke up with a sore shoulder from the night’s workout.”
• Adverb: “He spoke softly, being mindful not to sore her already sensitive feelings.”

Synonyms (Noun)

• Painful
• Irritated
• Inflamed
• Tender

Synonyms (Verb)

• Ail
• Hurt
• Aggravate
• Wound

Synonyms (Adjective)

• Aching
• Stiff
• Tender
• Irritated

Synonyms (Adverb)

• Discomfortably
• Grudgingly
• Reluctantly
• Suffering