core
core
the central part of something
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core with Russian translation
core usage examples
Ядро яблока было трудно разрезать.
The core of the apple was hard to cut.
Она быстро добралась до ядра проблемы.
She got to the core of the issue quickly.
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core synonyms
Related words worth learning together
the central or most important part of something
The core of the problem is a lack of trust.
the central or most important part, often with a more emotional or poetic feel
The heart of the city is full of old buildings.
the middle point or central part of something
The museum is in the centre of town.
the central part of something, especially in science or abstract structures
The nucleus of the team stayed together after the merger.
an important central place where activity, transport, or connections gather
Dubai is a major travel hub.
a line around which something turns, or a central organizing line
The wheel rotates on its axis.
the position or part that is equally distant from the sides or ends
Put the table in the middle of the room.
the main item or most important element in a display, event, or collection
The vase was the centerpiece of the table.
What's the difference
How is core different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce core and what this word means
core means core. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce core
/kɔː/
core translation
core
core examples
The core of the apple was hard to cut.
core transcription
/kɔː/, /kɔːr/
Questions about this word
core meaning: what does it mean?
the central part of something
core pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
core is pronounced as /kɔː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
core definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The core of the apple was hard to cut. Translation: Ядро яблока было трудно разрезать.
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