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core
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- pronunciation:
- kor
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- to the core
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the hard center part of certain fruits.
The seeds are protected in the core of an apple.- synonyms:
- center
- similar words:
- kernel
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| definition 2: |
the center part of any round, solid object. The center of the earth is called its core.
Earth's core is extremely hot and is made out of heavy metals such as iron.
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| definition 3: |
the most important part of something.
The core of his theory is that pets are good for people.- synonyms:
- body, kernel, nucleus
- similar words:
- basics, bottom, center, essence, foundation, hub, root, substance
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| related words: |
body, content, heart, interior, meat, pit |
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| phrase: |
to the core |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
cores, coring, cored |
| definition: |
to remove the core of a fruit.
His grandmother cored the apples and sliced them to make a pie. |
| related words: |
pit |
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Are you looking for the word corps (a military branch)? Core and corps sound alike but have different meanings.
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