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core

Pronunciation: [/kɔɹ/]

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core: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use core in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “essential part”

(noun) the central or most important part of something. It's like the core of an apple - the part you definitely want to get to.

Example

The core of the issue was finally addressed in the meeting.

Example

They never reached the core of the problem, so it continued to cause issues.

Example

What is the core message of the story?

Context: “physical center”

(noun) the hard central part of a fruit, like an apple, that contains the seeds. It's the tough, inner part you may not want to eat.

Example

She threw away the apple core after finishing her snack.

Example

He accidentally swallowed an apple core and felt sick.

Example

Can you show me how to properly cut out the apple core?

How to pronounce core

Pronunciation: [/kɔɹ/]

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