5 letter words starting with SOR

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

• A genus of small insectivorous mammals in the family Soricidae, commonly known as shrews.
• The type genus of the family Soricidae.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈsɔrɛks/
• UK: /ˈsɒrɛks/

Origin and Usage:

The word "sorex" comes from the Latin word "sorex" which means "shrew". This word is commonly used in scientific contexts to refer to the genus of small insectivorous mammals in the family Soricidae. Shrews are found throughout the world and are known for their small size, sharp teeth, and voracious appetites.

Synonyms:

• Shrew

Related Words:

• Rexes
• Saxes
• Sexto
• Taxes
• Tuxes

Example Sentences:

• The biologist studied the behavior of the Sorex genus of shrews.
• The Sorex is a small, insectivorous mammal with a voracious appetite.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, plural

Definitions:

1. Painful red spots on the skin or mucous membranes that are caused by the infection of a wound or disease.
2. A source of trouble, irritation, or annoyance.

Pronunciations:

• US: /sɔrz/
• UK: /sɔːz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "sores" originated from the Old English word "sar", which means "painful spot, wound". It has been in use since the 12th century. The word is commonly used to describe painful spots on the skin or mucous membranes that are caused by the infection of a wound or disease. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a source of trouble, irritation, or annoyance.

Synonyms:

• Blisters
• Ulcers
• Lesions
• Wounds

Related Words:

• Sober
• Solve
• Sonic
• Solid
• Silly

Example Sentences:

1. The athlete had sores on his feet from running in his new shoes.
2. The companys financial losses were a sore point for the CEO.

Here is the information on "sorbs": 1. Parts of Speech: Verb 2. Definitions: - (transitive, intransitive) To absorb or take in moisture, liquid, or gas. - (transitive) To remove or filter out a particular substance from a liquid or gas. 3. Pronunciations: - US: /sɔrbs/ - UK: /sɔːbz/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "sorbs" comes from the Old French word "sorber", which means "to suck in". It has been in use in English since the 16th century. The verb is commonly used in the context of absorption or filtration of liquids or gases. 5. Synonyms: absorb, soak up, take in, filter 6. Related Words: verbs: boras, borsa, boars, soras, brans, etc. 7. Example Sentences: - The sponge sorbs up water quickly. - The activated carbon filter sorbs out impurities from the air. - The soil sorbs nutrients from the fertilizer.