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BORES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Bores.

Bores - as a noun

A person who evokes boredom

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dullard
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disagreeable personunpleasant person
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aegireagereagretidal bore

Diameter of a tube or gun barrel

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
calibercalibregauge

A hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bore-holedrill hole
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
excavation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bores - as a verb

Cause to be bored

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tire
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
interest

Make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

Example: "Don't drill here, there's a gas pipe"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drill
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disunitedividepartseparate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He bores me with his never-ending stories."
"The lecturer bores the students with his monotonous voice."
"She bores all her friends by constantly talking about herself."
"My job bores me to tears; I need a change."
"He easily bores of repetitive tasks and loses motivation."
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Word Game Points

Is BORES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bores is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BORES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is BORES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bores is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BORES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is BORES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bores is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BORES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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