Word CORE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms
core
🇺🇸 [kɔːr]
Meanings
The central, most essential, or most important part of something, often the heart or fundamental component that holds the rest together or defines its function.
Examples
- The core of the problem lies in miscommunication.
- She is at the core of the company’s success.
- The core of the apple must be removed before baking.
Synonyms
center
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heart
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essence
Antonyms
periphery
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outer
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edge