Meaning & Definition of Sore in English
English⟶
Sore
/sɔr/
noun
1. An open skin infection
synonym:
- sore
adjective
1. Hurting
- "The tender spot on his jaw"
synonym:
- sensitive,
- sore,
- raw,
- tender
2. Causing misery or pain or distress
- "It was a sore trial to him"
- "The painful process of growing up"
synonym:
- afflictive,
- painful,
- sore
3. Roused to anger
- "Stayed huffy a good while"- mark twain
- "She gets mad when you wake her up so early"
- "Mad at his friend"
- "Sore over a remark"
synonym:
- huffy,
- mad,
- sore
Examples of using
My feet are sore.
I have a sore throat. Do you have a cough drop?
Tom has a sore throat.