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sours

The correct spelling is sours.

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noun

Say it like: Sow-rs

The correct spelling is sours. The sensation of a sour taste. For example: "Too much lemon juice will sour the recipe."

Usage Examples

Too much lemon juice will sour the recipe.

We broke up after our relationship soured.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The sensation of a sour taste.
  2. 2.A drink made with whiskey, lemon or lime juice and sugar.
  3. 3.(by extension) Any cocktail containing lemon or lime juice.
  4. 4.A sour or acid substance; whatever produces a painful effect.
  5. 5.The acidic solution used in souring fabric.

verb

  1. 1.To make sour.
  2. 2.To become sour.
  3. 3.To spoil or mar; to make disenchanted.
  4. 4.To become disenchanted.
  5. 5.To make (soil) cold and unproductive.

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