soar vs sore

Definitions

verb

1. fly a plane without an engine
2. rise rapidly
3. fly upwards or high in the sky
4. fly by means of a hang glider
5. go or move upward

noun

1. the act of rising upward into the air

Examples

We all are monoplane wing angel, only then hugs, can soar.

Now, its membership has soared to more than 200, with monthly meetings in a north-west hospital.

The fish killed included bass, roach, eels and fluke when the temperature soared to twenty six degrees Centigrade.

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Definitions

adjective

1. hurting
2. causing misery or pain or distress
3. roused to anger

noun

1. an open skin infection

Examples

The trek was a bit monotonous at times - I wanted to go faster - but it was relaxing, enjoyable and worth the sore backside.

Some random bluster and name-drop: "In 2005, we sponsored Rock the Vote, [garbled, something about wine], we got a chance to connect with President Obama then.

She had sore feet from walking on hard pavements all day.

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