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bore2

 
pronunciation:
bor
parts of speech:
verb, noun
features:
Homophone Note
part of speech: verb
inflections: bores, boring, bored
definition: to make tired by being dull.
He bores us by telling the same jokes over and over.
synonyms:
fatigue, tire, weary
antonyms:
amuse, enchant, entertain, enthrall, excite, exhilarate, grip, interest, stir, thrill
similar words:
wear, wear out
 
part of speech: noun
definition: a person or thing that is dull.
The movie about rocks was a real bore.
antonyms:
fun
similar words:
blanket, bother, headache, nuisance, pain, pest, wet
Homophone Note
Are you looking for the word boar (a kind of pig)? Bore and boar sound alike but have different meanings.