sore
Translation
sore, painful, annoyed
Examples
My muscles are sore after the gym.
My muscles are sore after the gym.
He is a sore loser.
He is a sore loser.
Grammar Patterns
((body part)) is sore My throat is sore.
to be sore about ((sth.)) He is still sore about the argument.
Similar Words
Synonyms: painful, aching, tender; Antonyms: painless, healthy
Etymology
From Old English 'sār', meaning 'painful, grievous'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a saw cutting you, making you feel 'sore'.