Pored: meaning, definitions and examples

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pored

 

[ pษ”rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Pored is the past tense of the verb 'pore', which means to read or study something carefully and attentively. It implies a deep focus on the material, often involving a significant amount of time spent understanding it.

Synonyms

analyzed, examined, studied.

Examples of usage

  • She pored over the book for hours.
  • He pored through the data to find the relevant results.
  • They pored over their notes before the exam.

Translations

Translations of the word "pored" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ao lado de

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฅ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช neben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ di samping

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั€ัะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obok

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้šฃใซ (ใจใชใ‚Šใซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ร  cรดtรฉ de

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ al lado de

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yanฤฑnda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜†์— (yeop-e)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฌุงู†ุจ (bijanib)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vedle

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vedฤพa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—่พน (pรกngbiฤn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poleg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐ hliรฐina รก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฝั‹ะฝะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ— (gverdit)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yanฤฑnda

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ al lado de

Etymology

The word 'pore' originates from the Middle English word 'poren', which in turn comes from the Old French word 'porer', meaning to gaze intently. Its etymology can be traced back to the Latin root 'porare', which is connected to the idea of calmly examining or reflecting upon something. Pored, therefore, embodies the action of engaging deeply with the text or subject matter. Over time, the usage of 'pore' evolved in English literature, often reflecting a more contemplative approach to reading or studying. The word has maintained its fundamental meaning through centuries, symbolizing dedication and attentiveness in learning.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,463, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.