Looking for the meaning of the word SOBER in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SOBER with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Sober
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French sobre, from Latin sobrius
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsəʊbə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
not affected by alcohol; not drunk.
Short Definition:not affected by alcohol
Definition:
serious, sensible, and solemn
Short Definition:serious, sensible, and solemn
Examples:- a sober view of life
- his expression became sober
Word: Sober
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsəʊbə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make or become sober after drinking alcohol
Short Definition:make or become sober after drinking alcohol
Examples:- that coffee sobered him up
- I ought to sober up a bit
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