Pore

Pronunciation: /pɔːr/

Definitions of pore

noun a tiny opening in the skin or a surface

Example Sentences

A1 I have a pore on my face.

A2 She used a pore strip to clean out her pores.

B1 Regular exfoliation can help unclog pores and prevent breakouts.

B2 The dermatologist recommended a pore-minimizing serum for her oily skin.

C1 The esthetician performed a deep pore cleansing facial to remove impurities.

C2 His flawless complexion was a result of diligent pore care and regular facials.

verb to read or study carefully or intently

Example Sentences

A1 I pore over my notes before the exam.

A2 She pores over the map to find the best route.

B1 He spends hours poring over legal documents for his job.

B2 The researchers pored over the data looking for patterns.

C1 The detective pored over the evidence to solve the case.

C2 The scholars pored over ancient manuscripts in search of new insights.

Examples of pore in a Sentence

formal She used a magnifying glass to examine every pore on the skin sample.

informal I can't believe how big the pores on my nose are!

slang Her skincare routine really helps minimize her pores.

figurative He pored over the details of the contract before signing it.

Grammatical Forms of pore

• past tense: pored
• plural: pores
• comparative: more porous
• superlative: most porous
• present tense: pores
• future tense: will pore
• perfect tense: have pored
• continuous tense: is poring
• singular: pore
• positive degree: pore
• infinitive: to pore
• gerund: poring
• participle: pored

Origin and Evolution of pore

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pore' originated from the Old French word 'porus' which came from the Latin word 'porus' meaning passage or pore.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to an opening or passage in the skin or a membrane, the word 'pore' has evolved to also mean to examine or study closely or attentively.