Bore — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈbȯr/

Meaning & Definition of Bore

Bore (verb)

  1. to pierce with a turning or twisting movement of a tool
  2. to make by boring or digging away material
  3. to make a hole by or as if by boring
  4. to cause to feel weariness and restlessness through lack of interest, to cause to feel boredom

Bore (noun)

  1. a usually cylindrical hole made by or as if by the turning or twisting movement of a tool, a hole made by or as if by boring
  2. a borehole drilled especially to make an artesian well
  3. the long usually cylindrical hollow part of something (such as a tube or gun barrel)
  4. a tidal flood with a high abrupt front
  5. one that causes weariness and restlessness through lack of interest, one that causes boredom
  6. a dull or tiresome person
  7. something that is devoid of interest

Bore (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make a hole or series of holes in

    "some woodpecker bored holes in our tree in the backyard"

    near: fill, patch, plug, seal
  2. to force one's way

    "with some effort, she bored through the throng of yelling protestors"

    related: ram, shove, thrust
  3. to make weary and restless by being dull or monotonous

    "the professor's lifeless and unimaginative teaching style bored the students to death"

Bore (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. someone or something boring

    "for once, the graduation speaker wasn't a real bore"

    near: blast, gas (slang), kick, rush, upper

Related Entry: Bear (verb)

Bear is a different word from Bore. The synonyms below are for bear, not for bore.

  1. to bring forth from the womb

    "luckily, she turned out to be able to bear children after all"

    similar: birth (chiefly dialect), deliver, drop, have, mother, produce, give birth to
  2. to put up with (something painful or difficult)

    "I can't bear the thought of losing another loved one"

  3. to have a relation or connection

    "I just found another fact that bears on this issue"

  4. to go on a specified course or in a certain direction

    "the road bears left after the second traffic light"

    similar: head, make
  5. to hold up or serve as a foundation for

    "the wooden bridge will only bear one truck at a time"

    related: steady, truss, underlie
  6. to keep in one's mind or heart

    "I'm not one to bear grudges"

  7. to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way

    "she bore herself well in her first public speaking event"

  8. to support and take from one place to another

    "the rescue team came bearing much-needed food and supplies"

  9. to take to or upon oneself

    "I bear some responsibility for the mishap"

  10. to wear or have on one's person

    "the right to bear arms"

    similar: carry, pack
  11. to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction

    "the path will bear north after that marked tree"

    similar: extend, go, head, lead, lie, run
  12. to have as a requirement

    "the violence in that country bears watching if the world wants to avoid a serious international conflict"

    opposite: have, hold
    near: own, possess
  13. to have within

    "gold-bearing ore"

    similar: boast, contain, hold
  14. to occupy a place or location

    "a hot, humid air mass is now bearing just south of the Gulf Coast"

    similar: be, lie, sit, stand
  15. to produce as revenue

    "an interest-bearing savings account"

    similar: give, pay, return, yield

Related Entry: Bear (down on) (verb)

Bear (down on) is a different word from Bore. The synonyms below are for bear (down on), not for bore.

  1. to push steadily against with some force

    "you need to bear down on that cap a bit to get it to latch tightly"

Related Entry: Bore (down) (verb)

Bore (down) is a different word from Bore. The synonyms below are for bore (down), not for bore.

  1. as in squeezed, pressured

Related Entry: Bore (on or upon) (verb)

Bore (on or upon) is a different word from Bore. The synonyms below are for bore (on or upon), not for bore.

  1. as in referred (to), related (to)

Related Entry: Bore (on) (verb)

Bore (on) is a different word from Bore. The synonyms below are for bore (on), not for bore.

  1. as in referred (to), related (to)

Related Entry: Bore (with) (verb)

Bore (with) is a different word from Bore. The synonyms below are for bore (with), not for bore.

  1. as in suffered, stood

Related Entry: Bore out (verb)

Bore out is a different word from Bore. The synonyms below are for bore out, not for bore.

  1. to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of

    "the newly discovered papers bore out the rumors about the president's personal life"

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bore

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bore:

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bore

Words with the opposite meaning of Bore:

Near Antonyms of Bore

Word Forms of Bore

Inflections: bored, boring

Origin & Etymology of Bore

Middle English boren, going back to Old English borian, going back to Germanic *bur-ō- (whence Old High German borōn "to pierce," Old Norse bora), probably verbal derivative of a noun base bur- "tool for piercing" (whence Old English bor "chiseling instrument," Old High German bora); akin to Latin forāre "to bore," ferīre "to strike"

First known use: before 12th centuryt

Words & Phrases Containing Bore

Frequently Asked Questions about Bore

What does "Bore" mean?

"Bore" means to pierce with a turning or twisting movement of a tool. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to pierce with a turning or twisting movement of a tool. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bore"?

Other words for "Bore" include drill, hole, perforate, pierce, punch, puncture, riddle and bull. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bore" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bore"?

There are 78 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bore". Common alternatives include drill, hole, perforate, pierce, punch, puncture, riddle, bull, bulldoze and crash.

What is the opposite of "Bore"?

Antonyms of "Bore" include absorb, busy, engage, engross, enthrall, fascinate, grip and interest. Near antonyms include fill, patch, plug and seal.

How do you use "Bore" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bore" in a sentence: "some woodpecker bored holes in our tree in the backyard"; "with some effort, she bored through the throng of yelling protestors"; "the professor's lifeless and unimaginative teaching style bored the students to death".

Is "Bore" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bore" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Bore"?

"Bore" is pronounced /ˈbȯr/.

What is the origin of the word "Bore"?

"Bore" comes from Middle English boren, going back to Old English borian, going back to Germanic *bur-ō- (whence Old High German borōn "to pierce," Old Norse bora), probably verbal derivative of a noun base bur- "tool for piercing" (whence Old English bor "chiseling instrument," Old High German bora); akin to Latin forāre "to bore," ferīre "to strike". First known use: before 12th centuryt.