Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Sore.
How to pronounce sore:
US
Sore - as a noun
An open skin infection
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Sore - as an adjective satellite
Sore - as a verb
To mutilate the legs or feet of (a horse) in order to induce a particular gait.
Sore - as an adjective
Causing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive.
Example: "Her feet were sore from walking so far."
Sensitive; tender; easily pained, grieved, or vexed; very susceptible of irritation.
Dire; distressing.
Example: "The school was in sore need of textbooks, theirs having been ruined in the flood."
Feeling animosity towards someone; annoyed or angered.
Example: "Joe was sore at bob for beating him at checkers."
Criminal; wrong; evil.
Sore - as an adverb
Very, excessively, extremely (of something bad).
Sorely.
Example Sentences
"He had a sore throat and could not speak."
"After the intense workout, their muscles were sore."
"Her feet were sore after walking for hours in high heels."
"I have a sore spot on my arm where I bumped into the table."
"The athlete had a sore knee and couldn't participate in the competition."
Word Game Points
Is SORE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sore is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SORE has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.
Is SORE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sore is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSORE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 4.
Is SORE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sore is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSORE has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.
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