Meaning of the word sour in English

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sour

US /saʊr/

UK /saʊr/

having an acidic taste like lemon or vinegar

Example:

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The lemonade was too sour for my liking.

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She made a face after tasting the sour candy.

Synonym:

acidic tart tangy vinegary sharp

unpleasant or unfriendly

Example:

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The meeting ended on a sour note.

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Their relationship turned sour after the argument.

Synonym:

unpleasant unfriendly bitter acrimonious strained

become unpleasant, acrimonious, or unfriendly

Example:

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Their friendship began to sour after the misunderstanding.

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The milk will sour if left out of the fridge.

Synonym:

deteriorate worsen degenerate spoil turn

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