CEFR A2

sore

adjective

Meaning

Feeling pain or discomfort, especially due to overuse or injury.

Examples

My throat is sore from all the singing.
He had a sore back from sleeping in an awkward position.

Synonyms: achy, painful, tender, inflamed

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sore (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /sɔː/

Definition

Feeling pain or discomfort, especially due to overuse or injury.

Examples

My throat is sore from all the singing.
He had a sore back from sleeping in an awkward position.
The athlete complained of a sore knee after the game.

How to Use sore

sore throat (collocation): Pain or irritation in the throat. — "Drink warm tea for your sore throat."
sore loser (collocation): A person who reacts badly to losing a game or competition. — "There's no need to be a sore loser about it."
sore about (prepositional phrase): Annoyed or upset about something. — "She was sore about being left out of the party."

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