Core

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːr/

Core (noun)

  1. the central part of a fruit containing seeds, like in an apple or pear.
  2. the most important or central part of something.
  3. the central part of the Earth, below the mantle.

Examples

  • Remove the core before slicing the apple.
  • The pear's core was tough to cut through.

Common collocations: apple core, remove the core, core values, core component, Earth's core

Core (adjective)

  1. most important or central to something.

Examples

  • The core issue needs immediate attention.
  • Core subjects include math and science.

Synonyms of Core

Neutral

Antonyms of Core

  • — describing the outer edge or boundary