Pronunciation: /ˈtɛndər spɑt/
noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'spot' is a noun as it refers to a specific location or area.
A1 She has a tender spot on her arm where she got a mosquito bite.
A2 The doctor touched the patient's tender spot to assess their pain level.
B1 He winced as he accidentally hit his tender spot while playing sports.
B2 The massage therapist applied pressure to the client's tender spot to release tension.
C1 The artist painted a portrait of a woman with a tender spot on her cheek.
C2 The singer's emotional performance touched a tender spot in the audience's hearts.
adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'tender' is an adjective that describes the type of spot being referred to as sensitive or painful.
A1 She winced in pain when she accidentally touched the tender spot on her arm.
A2 The doctor advised him to avoid putting pressure on the tender spot on his back.
B1 The bruise had healed but it was still a tender spot for her.
B2 After the surgery, the area around the incision was a tender spot for weeks.
C1 The athlete knew to protect his tender spots during intense training sessions.
C2 The massage therapist applied gentle pressure to the client's tender spots to relieve tension.
formal The doctor gently pressed on the patient's tender spot to assess the level of pain.
informal I accidentally bumped into my tender spot and it really hurts now.
slang Ouch, that's my tender spot, be careful!
figurative Bringing up that topic is like poking a tender spot for her.
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