core
Translation
core, centre, heart, essence
Examples
The Earth has a molten core.
The Earth has a molten core.
Remove the apple core before eating.
Remove the apple core before eating.
Let's get to the core of the problem.
Let's get to the core of the problem.
These are our core values.
These are our core values.
Grammar Patterns
the core ((of sth.)) the central or most important part of something Let's get to the core of the problem.
core ((noun)) used as an adjective to mean central or most important These are our core values.
Similar Words
Synonyms: center, essence, nucleus; Antonyms: surface, exterior
Etymology
From Old French 'cœur' (heart), from Latin 'cor' (heart). The idea is the 'heart' or central part of something.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'core' of an apple, the very center. The 'core' of a problem is also its central part.