lore

Meanings

• noun

  A body of knowledge on a subject, passed down through generations, often containing stories, traditions, and beliefs.

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Pronunciation

1. /lɔː/
   
   
   
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2. /lɔɹ/
   
   
   
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3. /lɔː/
   
   
   
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4. /lɔɹ/
   
   
   
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5. /lɔː/
   
   
   
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6. /lɔɹ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

find , acquire , come across , discover , find , gain , get , pick up , procure , snag , come first , win , win , gain , put on , pick up

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Synonyms

leave behind , mislay , forfeit , drop , shed , ditch , drop , dump , get rid of , jettison

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lore
ore , core , more , lore

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Lore IEA (Business) : International Energy Agency
   

2. Lorelei () : A legendary siren of the Rhine River.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of lore that leads to same result
lore , loreal , lores

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English hlaford 'master, lord', from hlaf 'loaf' (from Proto-Germanic *klaubaz, from Proto-Indo-European *ghel- 'to knead') + rīc 'ruler'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'lore' comes from the Old English word 'hlaford', meaning 'master' or 'lord'.

2. In Middle English, 'lore' meant 'bread' or 'loaf'.

3. The term 'lore master' was used in early role-playing games to refer to a character who possessed a great deal of knowledge and wisdom.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mythology: Mythology is a body of stories, traditions, and beliefs that are often associated with a particular culture or group of people.

2. Folklore: Folklore is the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed down through the generations.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In various cultures, lore refers to the traditional knowledge, stories, customs, and beliefs that are passed down through generations. It can be found in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. For example, in Norse mythology, lore refers to the knowledge possessed by the gods and heroes.

How to Memorize "lore"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a book filled with stories and traditions, passed down through generations.
   - Visualize a wise elder sharing stories around a campfire.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lore' with the word 'knowledge'.
   - Think of lore as a treasure trove of stories and traditions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym LORE to remember the meaning: L - Legend, O - Oral tradition, R - Rituals, E - Explanations.

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