Synonyms for core
Definitions
- n. 1
In general usage, an essential part of a thing surrounded by other essential things. The central part of a fruit, containing the kernels or seeds.
the core of an apple or quince
Related words
- Word family
- coregasm corestone corium
- Phrases
- core dump core memory core belief core city to the core core lane core loop demon core
- Other spellings
- cor
Forms
- Plural
- cores → hearts, kernels, nubs, gists…
Example sentences
- effect The new medicine demonstrated an immediate effect.
- essence What do you think is the essence of the training?
- memory To the best of my memory, he always smoked a pipe.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| core | rising | |
| effect | falling | |
| essence | rising | |
| inwardness | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- wow1, sum1, nub1
- 4 letters
- meat1, gist1, crux1, omer2, pith1
- 5 letters
- heart1, homer2
- 6 letters
- center2, centre2, effect2, memory3, burden2, kernel2, marrow2, bowels2
- 7 letters
- essence2, nucleus3
- 8 letters
- gravamen3
- 9 letters
- substance2
- 10 letters
- inwardness
- 12 letters
- quintessence3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (omer2 = 2 syllables).