sore — Health and Illness sore /sɔː/ adjective CEFR A2 Painful, especially when touched or used. “My throat is sore and it hurts to talk.” Related words in this scene medicinetireddoctornursecoldillnessfevercoughheadachepainsickillhurtachestomachachetoothachesore throatfluhospitaltemperaturerestsneezedizzyinjectiontabletpillbandagebetterrashplasterthermometerrecover Practice this word Create worksheet