bore
6 points
English
4 letters
Common
Commonness #5,426
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Definitions
verb
cause to be bored
noun
a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/bˈɔːɹ/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural bores
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a
a person who evokes boredom
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
cause to be bored
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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