What does BORES mean?

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Bores is a verb and a noun.

Definitions:

As a verb, bores means to make someone feel tired and uninterested. As a noun, bores refers to a person who talks too much about uninteresting topics.

Pronunciations:

US: /bɔrz/

UK: /bɔːz/

Origin and Usage:

The word bores originated from the Old English word "borian," which means "to pierce." Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to include the current definition of making someone feel tired and uninterested. The noun form of the word, referring to a person who talks too much about uninteresting topics, came about in the 18th century.

The word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.

Synonyms:

As a verb: tire, weary, exhaust, dull

As a noun: dullard, windbag, chatterbox, blabbermouth

Related Words:

As a verb: bored, borer

As a noun: borer, bores, borer

Example Sentences:

As a verb: The long lecture bores him to sleep. (source: Merriam-Webster)

As a noun: The party was full of bores who wouldn stop talking about their jobs. (source: Oxford Learners Dictionaries)