Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pawr, pohr]
- /pɔr, poʊr/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pawr, pohr]
- /pɔr, poʊr/
Definitions of pored word
- verb without object pored to read or study with steady attention or application: a scholar poring over a rare old manuscript. 1
- verb without object pored to gaze earnestly or steadily: to pore over a painting. 1
- verb without object pored to meditate or ponder intently (usually followed by over, on, or upon): He pored over the strange events of the preceding evening. 1
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Origin of pored
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English pouren < ?
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Pored
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pored popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.