sore

//sɔːr//
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Adjective

soreCanonical form
sorerComparative
sorestSuperlative
1

Painful or aching, especially when touched or used.

My throat is sore from singing too much.

2

Suffering physical pain or discomfort.

My legs are sore after running.

3

Upset and angry, especially because of unfair treatment.

He's still sore about not being invited to the party.

4

Severe or urgent (used to emphasize need or difficulty).

The country is in sore need of economic reform.

Noun

1

A raw or painful place on the body, especially an open wound or lesion.

She put a bandage on the sore on her arm.

Adverb

soreCanonical form
sorerComparative
sorestSuperlative
1

Extremely; severely (archaic usage).

He was sore afraid of the dark forest.

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