Meaning of the word sore in English

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sore

US /sɔːr/

UK /sɔːr/

painful or aching, especially as a result of overuse or injury

Example:

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My muscles are sore after the workout.

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I have a sore throat.

Synonym:

aching painful tender inflamed irritated

feeling or showing resentment or anger, especially because of a perceived injustice

Example:

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He's still sore about losing the game.

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Don't mention it, he's a bit sore about it.

Synonym:

resentful annoyed irked offended aggrieved

an injured or infected spot on the body

Example:

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The cut on his arm turned into a painful sore.

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She had a cold sore on her lip.

Synonym:

lesion ulcer wound abscess blister

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