sober

Meanings

• Adjective

  Free from the effects of alcohol or other intoxicants; not drunk.

  - "After a night of heavy drinking, John decided it was time to be sober."
  - "The sober driver refused to let his friends drink and drive."

• Adjective

  Serious and earnest in expression or manner; grave.

  - "Despite her young age, she spoke in a sober voice that belied her years."
  - "The news of his father's passing left him in a sober mood."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

drunk

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sober
sober , taber , quaver , rave , grave

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Homophones

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

1. Sober (English) : Free from the effects of alcohol or other intoxicants
   

2. Sober (English) : Serious and earnest in expression or manner
   

3. Sober (Spanish) : A type of fabric
   

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Variants

List of all variants of sober that leads to same result
sober , soberer , soberest , soberly , soberness , sobernesses , sobered , sobering , sobers , sober up , sobered up , sobering up , sobers up , (as) sober as a judge , as sober as a judge , sober as a judge

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Forms

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sober (adj), sobers (verb, third person singular present), sobered (verb, past tense and past participle), soberly (adverb)

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Etymology

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Old English sobor, from Proto-Germanic *sabur-, from sab-, sober, safe. Related to Old English seoban, safe.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sober' comes from the Old English word 'sobor', which means 'safe' or 'free from danger'.

2. In some cultures, it is considered good luck to pour a drink out for the dead before consuming alcohol.

3. The term 'designated driver' refers to someone who agrees not to drink alcohol while driving, ensuring that everyone in the group gets home safely.

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Related Concepts

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1. Temperance: The quality of being moderate in one's behavior, especially in the consumption of food, alcohol, or other pleasures.

2. Abstinence: The practice of avoiding or refraining from something, such as alcohol or drugs.

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Culture

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In literature, 'sober' is often used to describe a character's demeanor or mood. In art, 'sober' can refer to a serious or somber tone. In music, 'sober' can be used to describe a song or genre that is not upbeat or cheerful.

How to Memorize "sober"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person who has had too much to drink and is now trying to sober up.
   - Visualize a serious and earnest expression.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sober' with the idea of being clear-headed and in control.
   - Associate the word 'sober' with the idea of seriousness and earnestness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'sober' starts with the letter 'S' and sounds like 'safe'.
   - Think of the word 'sober' as meaning 'serious' or 'free from alcohol'.

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