Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Bore.
How to pronounce bore:
US
Bore - as a noun
A person who evokes boredom
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dullard9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disagreeable personunpleasant personHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aegireager6eagre6tidal boreA hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bore-holedrill holeHypernyms (Closely Related)
excavation22Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bore - as a verb
Make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
Example: "Don't drill here, there's a gas pipe"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drill6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disunite9divide11part6separate10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I fell asleep because the lecture was such a bore."
"She found the history class to be a total bore."
"His stories are always a bore to listen to."
"The party turned out to be a real bore."
"The movie was a bore, and I regretted going to see it."
Word Game Points
Is BORE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bore is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BORE has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is BORE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bore is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBORE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is BORE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bore is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBORE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
