bore

verb
UK: /bɔː/
US: /bɔr/

  1. To make a hole in something with a tool or by digging.

    1. I can bore a hole for the screw. [ ] [ ]
    2. The carpenter used a drill to bore through the thick plank of wood for the project. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make someone feel uninterested and tired.

    1. The movie did bore me a lot. [ ] [ ]
    2. His long speech about economics started to bore the audience at the conference. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

pest tire nuisance weary drill
bore noun

  1. A person or thing that causes boredom.

    1. He is such a bore, really. [ ] [ ]
    2. That lecture was such a bore; I almost fell asleep listening to the speaker. [ ] [ ]

  2. A hole made by boring.

    1. Check the bore of the gun. [ ] [ ]
    2. The mechanic inspected the bore of the engine cylinder for any signs of wear. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bore" in English means: To make a hole in something with a tool or by digging., To make someone feel uninterested and tired..

The phonetic transcription of "bore" is /bɔː/ in British English and /bɔr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bore": pest, tire, nuisance, weary, drill.

Example usage of "bore": "I can bore a hole for the screw.". More examples on the page.