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core

The word “core” has 1 syllable: core

It's pronounced as /kɔːr/

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In the thesaurus, “core” has 114 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for core along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for core

Antonyms for core

Meanings of core

  • noun
    1. The central part of fruit, containing the kernels or seeds.
    2. The heart or inner part of a physical thing.
    3. The center or inner part of a space or area.
    4. The most important part of a thing; the essence.
    5. The portion of a mold that creates an internal cavity within a casting or that makes a hole in or through a casting.
    6. The bony process which forms the central axis of the horns in many animals.
    7. Magnetic data storage.
    8. An individual computer processor, in the sense when several processors (called cores or CPU cores) are plugged together in one single integrated circuit to work as one (called multi-core processor).
    9. The material between surface materials in a structured composite sandwich material.
    10. The inner part of a nuclear reactor in which the nuclear reaction takes place.
    11. A piece of ferromagnetic material (i.e. soft iron), inside the windings of an electromagnet, that channels the magnetic field.
    12. A disorder of sheep caused by worms in the liver.
    13. A cylindrical sample of rock or other materials obtained by core drilling.
    14. A tiny sample of organic material obtained by means of a fine-needle biopsy.
    15. The central part of a protein structure consisting in mostly hydrophobic aminoacids.
    16. The set of feasible allocations that cannot be improved upon by a subset (a coalition) of the economy's agents.
    17. A hollow cylindrical piece of cardboard around which a web of paper or plastic is winded.
    18. An atomic nucleus plus inner electrons (i.e. except valence electrons).
    19. A body of individuals; an assemblage.
    20. A miner's underground working time or shift.
    21. Various former units of volume, particularly:.
    22. (machinery, marine) A deposit paid by the purchaser of a rebuilt part, to be refunded on return of a used, rebuildable part, or the returned rebuildable part itself.
  • verb
    1. To remove the core of an apple or other fruit.
    2. To extract a sample with a drill.

Example Sentences

  • The team focused on the core of the problem before proposing solutions.
  • Strong values form the core of a successful organization.
  • Scientists study the Earth’s core to understand its magnetic field.
  • Regular training helps strengthen the body’s core muscles.
  • The core message of the presentation was clear and impactful.

On this page you'll find 136 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to core, such as: accessory, adjunct, affair, aggregate, amount, angle, appendage.

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Related Words

ABCs

cadre

name of the game

kernel

key

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