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“Pore” or “Pour”

pore / pour are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

pore p·AO·r

  • nounany tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid (fluid or gas).
  • nounany small opening in the skin or outer surface of an animal.

pour p·AO·r

  • verbcause to run.
  • verbmove in large numbers.
  • verbflow in a spurt.
  • verbsupply in large amounts or quantities.
  • verbrain heavily.
Usage

Examples in context

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“pore”

  • …it binds both the nuclear pore complex and Bub1.
  • …of the water in its pore spaces is paleowater, dating back…
  • …Cronin, Bright Dike, and Ryan Pore), one was signed from D-2…
  • macroporous materials have pore diameters of greater than 50
  • microporous materials have pore diameters of less than 2
  • …"gentlyman" and that of a "pore Woman"; it was also linked…
  • The pore surface is initially pale yellow…
  • mesoporous materials have pore diameters between 2 nm and…
  • Characterisation of pore space in soil

“pour”

  • Deux femmes pour un fantôme and La Baby-sitter
  • Le lay de complainte pour les guerres
  • In C’est moi la Vérité, pour une philosophie du christianisme (I…
  • 1957 Toccata pour deux pianos
  • Since 1989 the Association pour la Restauration du Fort d'Uxegney…
  • …the law known as "Mariage pour tous" ("marriage for all") to…
  • 1946 Intermezzo pour deux pianos
  • « Pour soulever le toit... »
  • Chante Hier Pour Aujourd'hui is Candan Erçetin's fifth…
  • …be plastic, sometimes with a pour spout.

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