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to bore
01
to do something that causes a person become uninterested, tired, or impatient
Transitive: to bore sb
02
to create a hole, typically with a pointed tool
Transitive: to bore a hole somewhere
Bore
01
a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes
02
diameter of a tube or gun barrel
03
a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
04
a person who evokes boredom
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bored
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Example
The long lecture bored the students.
The monotonous presentation is boring the audience.
The ongoing discussion is boring him.
She has bored herself by staying indoors all day.
The construction worker bored holes in the concrete for anchor placement.
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