Core and Sum

Core

Core noun - The central part or aspect of something under consideration.
Usage example: at last, we come to the core of the issue that has been dividing us

Sum is a synonym for core. In some cases you can use "Sum" instead a noun "Core".

Nearby Words: cored, coring

Sum

Sum noun - The central part or aspect of something under consideration.
Usage example: the sum of the issue is: who will pay for this?

Core is a synonym for sum. You can use "Core" instead a noun "Sum".

How words are described

good good core good sum
complete complete core complete sum
original original core original sum
small small core small sum
Other adjectives: entire, real, massive, large, said, solar.
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