sore

B1
Pronunciation
/sɔː/
/sɔɹ/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

An injured, infected, inflamed or diseased patch of skin.

Example Sentences
  • They put ointment and a bandage on the sore.
2 Definition

Grief; affliction; trouble; difficulty.

3 Definition

A group of ducks on land.

4 Definition

A young hawk or falcon in its first year.

5 Definition

A young buck in its fourth year.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To mutilate the legs or feet of (a horse) in order to induce a particular gait.

Adjective
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Causing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive.

Example Sentences
  • Her feet were sore from walking so far.
2 Definition

Sensitive; tender; easily pained, grieved, or vexed; very susceptible of irritation.

3 Definition

Dire; distressing.

Example Sentences
  • The school was in sore need of textbooks, theirs having been ruined in the flood.
4 Definition

Feeling animosity towards someone; annoyed or angered.

Example Sentences
  • Joe was sore at Bob for beating him at checkers.
5 Definition

Criminal; wrong; evil.

Adverb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Very, excessively, extremely (of something bad).

2 Definition

Sorely.