Pierce

Pronunciation: /pɪərs/

Definitions of pierce

verb to penetrate or pass through with or as if with a sharp instrument

Example Sentences

A1 The needle pierced the balloon.

A2 She pierced her ear to wear earrings.

B1 The sound of the alarm pierced the silence of the night.

B2 His words pierced her heart, leaving her in tears.

C1 The truth of his betrayal pierced through her denial.

C2 The artist's painting pierced through societal norms, sparking controversy.

Examples of pierce in a Sentence

formal The needle was able to pierce through the tough fabric.

informal I accidentally pierced my finger with a needle while sewing.

slang He pierced through the crowd like a boss.

figurative Her words seemed to pierce through his heart.

Grammatical Forms of pierce

• past tense: pierced
• plural: pierces
• comparative: more piercing
• superlative: most piercing
• present tense: pierce
• future tense: will pierce
• perfect tense: have pierced
• continuous tense: is piercing
• singular: piercer
• positive degree: piercing
• infinitive: to pierce
• gerund: piercing
• participle: piercing

Origin and Evolution of pierce

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pierce' originated from the Old French word 'percer' which came from the Latin word 'pertundere' meaning to thrust through.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pierce' has retained its original meaning of penetrating or making a hole through something, but it has also expanded to include metaphorical uses such as piercing someone's heart with emotions or piercing someone's soul with words.