pierce

verb
UK: /pɪəs/
US: /pɪrs/

  1. To make a small hole in something with a sharp object.

    1. The needle will pierce the fabric easily.
    2. The thief tried to pierce the safe, but the metal was too strong to make it.

  2. To go into or through something.

    1. The sun rays pierce through the clouds.
    2. Her screams seemed to pierce the silence of that dark night.

  3. To suddenly understand something.

    1. He finally pierced her disguise, and realized he was tricked.
    2. The meaning of his words began to pierce my confusion, and I understood what he was doing.

Synonyms

penetrate stab puncture perforate
pierce noun

  1. A hole made by piercing something, typically for jewelry.

    1. She has a nose pierce.
    2. The pierces in his ear were very small and hard to see.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pierce" in English means: To make a small hole in something with a sharp object., To go into or through something., To suddenly understand something..

The phonetic transcription of "pierce" is /pɪəs/ in British English and /pɪrs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pierce": penetrate, stab, puncture, perforate.

Example usage of "pierce": "The needle will pierce the fabric easily.". More examples on the page.