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Core
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Simple meaning
What does Core mean?
A core is the center or most important part.
Dictionary definition
the center or most important part of something.
Example sentences
Core in a sentence
easy
The apple core was left on the plate.
medium
Kindness is a core value in our classroom.
hard
The core idea of the story is that friendship takes effort.
Synonyms
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Word family
Core word family
Base word
core
noun
core
The center or main part.
noun
cores
More than one core.
verb
cored
Removed the core from fruit in the past.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does core mean?
Core means the center or main part of something.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to core?
The core is often the center of something.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses core correctly?
The core of a problem means the main or most important part of it.
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