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Uncommonsober
The correct spelling is sober.
How to pronounce sober
/ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/
verbIPA: /ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/
Say it like: Sob-er
The correct spelling is sober. (often with up) To make or become sober. For example: "It took him hours to sober up."
Usage Examples
“It took him hours to sober up.”
“1890, John Charles, The Godly, Righteous, And Sober Life”
Meanings
verb
- 1.(often with up) To make or become sober.
- 2.(often with up) To overcome or lose a state of intoxication.
- 3.To moderate one's feelings
adjective
- 1.Not drunk; not intoxicated
- 2.Not given to excessive drinking of alcohol
- 3.Moderate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled
- 4.Dull; not bright or colorful
- 5.Subdued; solemn; grave
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