CEFR B1

pierce

verb

Meaning

To make a hole or wound in something with a sharp pointed object.

Examples

The arrow pierced the target.
The cold air pierced his lungs.

Synonyms: poke, prick, penetrate, impale

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pierce (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /pɪərs/

Definition

To make a hole or wound in something with a sharp pointed object.

Examples

The arrow pierced the target.
The cold air pierced his lungs.
Be careful not to pierce your skin with the needle.

How to Use pierce

pierce through (prepositional phrase): To pass through something completely. — "The bullet pierced through the wall."
pierce one's heart (idiom): To cause someone great sadness or emotional pain. — "The sight of the suffering child pierced his heart."

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