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bore2
- pronunciation:
- bor
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
bored, bores, boring |
| definition: |
to weary with repetition, monotony, or tedium.
His long-winded lectures bore even the most interested students.I tried to read her latest novel, but it bored me.- synonyms:
- fatigue, tire, weary
- antonyms:
- amuse, captivate, enchant, entertain, enthrall, excite, exhilarate, grip, interest, stir, thrill, titillate
- similar words:
- wear, wear out
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| related words: |
cloy |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a person or thing that bores.
How did I get stuck sitting next to that bore at the dinner party?He liked the movie, but I thought it was a complete bore.- synonyms:
- drag, humdrum, monotony, treadmill
- antonyms:
- fun
- similar words:
- blanket, bother, headache, nuisance, pain, pest, prolixity, wet
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| related words: |
grind, humdrum |
| derivation: |
boring (adj.) |
Are you looking for the word boar (a kind of pig)? Bore and boar sound alike but have different meanings.
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