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sores

|sores|

🇺🇸

/sɔrz/

🇬🇧

/sɔːz/

(sore)

painful or upset

Base Form	Plural	Comparative	Superlative	Noun
sore	sores	sorer	sorest	soreness

Etymology

Etymology Information

'sore' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sār', where 'sār' meant 'painful'.

Historical Evolution

'sār' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'sore'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'painful', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

painful or sensitive spots on the skin or body, often caused by injury or infection.

He had sores on his feet from walking too much.

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Last updated: 2025/06/06 08:28