sore

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An ache or pain in your body can make you feel sore.

When you've been working out too hard or hurt yourself, you might say "I'm feeling sore today." It's common to use this word when talking about muscle aches after exercise, like running a marathon or lifting heavy weights. Some people even get sore from sitting for long periods of time, like on a bus ride or at a desk job. If someone is sick and has a fever, they might say they're feeling really sore all over.

How common is "sore"?

Word sore is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

adjective

  • Causing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive.

    Example: Her feet were sore from walking so far.

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