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boring

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

boring

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

boring is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, boring is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofboring

1verb
  • To inspire boredom in somebody.
  • To make a hole through something.
  • To make a hole with, or as if with, a boring instrument; to cut a circular hole by the rotary motion of a tool.

    Example: "An insect bores into a tree."

  • To form or enlarge (something) by means of a boring instrument or apparatus.

    Example: "to bore a steam cylinder or a gun barrel; to bore a hole"

  • To make (a passage) by laborious effort, as in boring; to force a narrow and difficult passage through.

    Example: "to bore one's way through a crowd"

  • To be pierced or penetrated by an instrument that cuts as it turns.

    Example: "This timber does not bore well."

  • To push forward in a certain direction with laborious effort.
  • (of a horse) To shoot out the nose or toss it in the air.
  • To fool; to trick.
1noun
  • A pit or hole which has been bored.
  • Fragments thrown up when something is bored or drilled.
  • Any organism that bores into a hard surface
1adjective
  • Causing boredom; unable to engage or hold the interest.

    Example: "What a boring film that was! I almost fell asleep."

  • Used, or designed to be used, to drill holes.

    Example: "boring equipment"

  • Capable of penetrating; piercing.
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