Scar

Pronunciation: /skɑːr/

Definitions of scar

noun a mark left on the skin or within body tissue where a wound, burn, or sore has not healed completely and fibrous connective tissue has developed

Example Sentences

A1 She has a scar on her knee from falling off her bike.

A2 The scar on his arm is a reminder of the accident he had last year.

B1 The scar on her face is barely noticeable now after the surgery.

B2 He got a scar on his hand from a cooking mishap.

C1 The scar on her back serves as a reminder of the battle she fought and won.

C2 The scar on his chest tells a story of survival and resilience.

Examples of scar in a Sentence

formal The surgeon did an excellent job of stitching up the scar after the operation.

informal She showed off her new tattoo, proudly displaying the scar it covered.

slang I got this scar from a crazy night out with my friends.

figurative The scar of betrayal left a lasting mark on their friendship.

Grammatical Forms of scar

• past tense: scarred
• plural: scars
• comparative: more scarred
• superlative: most scarred
• present tense: scar
• future tense: will scar
• perfect tense: have scarred
• continuous tense: is scarring
• singular: scar
• positive degree: scarred
• infinitive: to scar
• gerund: scarring
• participle: scarred

Origin and Evolution of scar

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'scar' originated from the Old Norse word 'skera' meaning to cut or incise.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'scar' has maintained its original meaning of a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed, but it has also expanded to refer to emotional or psychological wounds as well.