Synonyms for

Cores

Verb / kɔ:rz / Another word for cores — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The central or most important part of something.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

nucleus center heart essence

Informal

middle inside guts middle part

Literary

kernel marrow bosom

Antonyms

periphery exterior surface outside shell rind

Common collocations

  • apple cores
  • banana cores
  • tree cores
  • data cores
  • CPU cores
  • server cores
  • earth's cores
  • the core of the problem

Word family

noun core
verb core
adjective core

Usage note

The word 'cores' is the plural of 'core'. It often refers to the central or most important part of something, or the central part of a fruit or planet. It can also refer to the processing units in a computer.

Example sentences

  1. The core of a pencil is made of graphite.
  2. The core of the Earth is very hot.
  3. The core of the problem is that nobody is communicating.
  4. She ate the apple core.
  5. The core of the matter is that we need to work together.

Quotes

  • The core of any successful enterprise is a commitment to excellence.
  • The core of man's spirit comes from new experiences.
  • The core of beauty is simplicity.

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