Word
soreness
Phoneticssore·ness
UK/sˈɔːnəs/
Definition
n. a feeling of pain or aching in a part of your body. You usually feel this after you exercise too hard or hurt yourself.
n. a state of pain or aching in a specific part of the body. Often used to describe the mild, persistent discomfort following physical exertion or minor injury.
Examples
“My legs are still soreness after the long run.”
“The athlete's shoulder soreness prevented him from participating in the final match of the season.”
“While the initial injury was minor, the subsequent soreness in the joint lasted for several weeks, requiring a period of physical therapy to restore full mobility.”
Examples
simple
“My legs are still soreness after the long run.”
contextual
“The athlete's shoulder soreness prevented him from participating in the final match of the season.”
complex
“While the initial injury was minor, the subsequent soreness in the joint lasted for several weeks, requiring a period of physical therapy to restore full mobility.”
Real-World Examples
“It’s for these reasons that tart cherry juice is thought to help reduce muscle damage and soreness .” “These include over the counter treatments in the form of gels, mouthwashes and sprays containing ingredients like salicylate, lidocaine or benzadymine hydrocholoride which can help to reduce the soreness.” Word family
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ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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