sorer; sorest
Definition of sore
(Entry 1 of 3)
sore
nounDefinition of sore (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: a localized sore spot on the body
especially
: one (such as an ulcer) with the tissues ruptured or abraded and usually with infection
2
: a source of pain or vexation : affliction
sore
adverbDefinition of sore (Entry 3 of 3)
: sorely
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The first known use of sore was before the 12th century
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