soar vs. sore

soar

 

soar

(to fly or glide high in the air)

  • The plane was soaring upwards.
  • An eagle soared in the sky above us.

(to rise or increase quickly)

  • The temperature will soar to above 100 degrees.
  • The price of petrol has soared.

 

sore

(hurting, painful)

  • I can’t lift heavy weights. My back is sore.
  • She has a sore throat.

US, informal (upset, angry)

  • She is still sore because I didn’t invite her to the party.
  • Don’t be sore at me; I didn’t do it on purpose.

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