bore

/bˈɔː/

/ˈbɔɹ/

to bore

MAIN VERB

to do something that causes a person become uninterested, tired, or impatient

synonyms : tire

antonyms : interest

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

synonyms : drill

Bore

a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes

synonyms : bore-hole

diameter of a tube or gun barrel

synonyms : caliber

a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)

synonyms : aegir

a person who evokes boredom

synonyms : dullard

Examples

1. Opera bores the pants off him.

2. Today's lecture bored the pants off me.

3. Sunbathing bores the pants off me.

4. Today's lecture bored me to death.