Sore and Severe

Sore

Sore adjective - Causing or feeling bodily pain.
Usage example: my legs are sore after that long walk yesterday

Severe is a synonym for sore in property topic. In some cases you can use "Severe" instead an adjective "Sore", when it comes to topics like hurt physically.

Nearby Words: soreness, soring, sored

Severe

Severe adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Sore is a synonym for severe in difficult topic. Sometimes you can use "Sore" instead an adjective "Severe", if it concerns topics such as acute.

Nearby Words: severely, severity, severed
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