pierce
Prononciation : [pɪərs]
Mot
Contexte : « physical action »
(verb) to make a hole in something, usually with a sharp object. For example, when you use a needle to poke through fabric, you are piercing it.
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She pierced the balloon with a pin, and it popped loudly.
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He didn’t pierce the cardboard because he was afraid of breaking it.
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Can you pierce the paper with a pencil?
Contexte : « emotional impact »
(verb) to deeply affect or touch someone's feelings. Like when you hear a sad story that makes you feel very emotional.
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The song pierced her heart with its beautiful lyrics.
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The joke didn’t pierce his feelings; he just laughed it off.
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Did the movie pierce your heart in any way?
Contexte : « communication »
(verb) to break through or penetrate something, like when a sound travels through the air. It can also mean to get attention in a crowded place.
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The loud music pierced the silence of the night.
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Her voice couldn’t pierce the noise of the crowd.
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How can you make your voice pierce through all that chatter?
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