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Vocabulary Entry
sour
|adjective • noun • verb
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A
adjective
Having an acidic taste; sharp or bitter in flavor.
Example Sentences
"The sour candy made my mouth pucker."
"She had a sour expression when she heard the news."
"The milk had gone sour and was no longer drinkable."
N
noun
A taste that is acidic or sharp.
Example Sentences
"The sour of the lemons was refreshing in the summer heat."
"He enjoys the sour of pickles as a snack."
"The sour in her voice indicated her displeasure."
V
verb
To make or become sour or tart.
Example Sentences
"The grapes will sour if they are left on the vine too long."
"She feared that their friendship would sour after the argument."
"He decided to sour the milk intentionally for the recipe."