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Bore - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A bore is someone or something that causes boredom due to being dull or uninteresting. It can also mean to make a hole in something using a tool.

bore

/bɔr/ /bɔː/

Definition:

To make someone feel weary or uninterested through dullness or repetition.

Synonyms:

tire, weary, fatigue, annoy

Part of Speech:

verb, noun

Antonyms:

amuse, entertain

Common Collocations:

bore to tears, bore someone stiff, bore the pants off someone

Derivatives:

boredom, boring, bored

Usage Tips:

Use "bore" as a verb for causing disinterest or as a noun for a dull person or thing.

Common Phrases:

bore someone to death, like watching paint dry, a crashing bore

Etymology:

From Old English "borian," meaning to pierce or perforate; later evolved to mean causing weariness.

Examples:

  • 1. The long lecture bore the students.
  • 2. She found the movie a total bore.
  • 3. His stories often bore his friends.
  • 4. Don’t bore the audience with too many details.

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