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pierce

Pronunciation: [pɪərs]

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Learn how to use pierce in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

Can you pierce the paper with a pencil?

Context: “emotional impact”

(verb) to deeply affect or touch someone's feelings. Like when you hear a sad story that makes you feel very emotional.

Example

The song pierced her heart with its beautiful lyrics.

Example

The joke didn’t pierce his feelings; he just laughed it off.

Example

Did the movie pierce your heart in any way?

Context: “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.

Example

The loud music pierced the silence of the night.

Example

Her voice couldn’t pierce the noise of the crowd.

Example

How can you make your voice pierce through all that chatter?

How to pronounce pierce

Pronunciation: [pɪərs]

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