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Sore means painful or sensitive, whether physically or mentally. (adjective)
- An example of sore used as an adjective is a sore back which means a back that is in pain.
- An example of sore used as an adjective is a sore point which means a disagreement that continues to cause distress.
A sore is a painful spot on the body or something that causes annoyance, irritation or grief. (noun)
An example of a sore is an open wound on the leg.
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