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Sore

usgb/sɔːr/Volume
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Physical Discomfort

Use 'sore' to describe a specific area that's hurting, typically from exercise or injury.

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After the marathon, my legs were exceptionally sore.
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Mild or Severe

'Sore' can describe mild to severe pain, but it usually implies a nagging, persistent discomfort.

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She couldn’t write because her wrist was too sore.
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