Definitions

pore

[pawr, pohr] / pɔr, poʊr /

NOUN

small aperture in skin

Synonyms

STRONG

foramen opening orifice outlet stoma vesicle

WEAK

sweat gland

VERB

go over carefully

Synonyms

STRONG

brood contemplate examine muse peruse ponder read regard scan scrutinize study

WEAK

dwell on look over

Antonyms

STRONG

disregard forget ignore look away neglect

WEAK

flip through scan

Example Sentences

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The nucleus is separated from the cytoplasm by a barrier that normally limits which molecules can pass through nuclear pores.

From Science Daily

As a result, friction is reduced and ions can pass through the pore more smoothly.

From Science Daily

Menthol binds to a separate area of the protein and triggers shape changes that spread toward the pore, eventually opening it.

From Science Daily

Scenes of Redford and Hoffman taking phone calls and scribbling down notes, or poring over library slips in desperate search of a kernel of a lead, were thrilling.

From Salon

She pores over a drawer of unorganized jewelry to find the right piece.

From Salon