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core
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- pronunciation:
- kor
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- to the core
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the center part of certain fruits, containing hard material and seeds.
The seeds are protected in the core of an apple.- synonyms:
- center
- similar words:
- kernel
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| definition 2: |
the essential and most important part of something.
Two revolutionary ideas form the core of his theory.Student motivation is at the core of learning.- synonyms:
- body, crux, heart, kernel, marrow, nucleus, pith
- similar words:
- basics, basis, being, bottom, center, cornerstone, emphasis, essence, extract, foundation, genius, gist, grotto, hub, keynote, nitty-gritty, nub, quintessence, root, spirit, stuff, substance
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| definition 3: |
the center of any spherical object.
The core of the planet burns with intense heat.
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| related words: |
body, bosom, content, fabric, heart, import, interior, meat, nucleus, pit, thrust, upshot |
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| phrase: |
to the core |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
cores, coring, cored |
| definition: |
to remove the core of, esp. fruit.
You could help me with the pie by coring the apples. |
| 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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