What is the difference between Pore and Pour?

b2-upper-intermediate

Pore

verb/noun

Definition

As a verb, to be absorbed in reading or studying. As a noun, a minute opening in a surface.

Examples

He would [pore] over his books for hours.

Sweat is released through the [pore]s in your skin.

Pour

verb

Definition

To flow rapidly in a steady stream.

Examples

Could you please [pour] me a glass of water?

The rain began to [pour] down.

Tags

sound-similar same-pronunciation

Practice Quiz

Question 1: Could you please ___ me a glass of water?

pore pour

Question 2: The student would ___ over her textbooks for hours before an exam.

pore pour

Question 3: Sweat is released from the ___s in your skin.

pore pour

Question 4: The rain began to ___ down, soaking everyone.

pour pour

Question 5: Which word means to study something intently?

pore pour

Question 6: Carefully ___ the batter into the cake pan.

pore pour

Question 7: He used a magnifying glass to examine every ___ of the rock.

pore pour

Question 8: Which sentence is correct?

Let's pore some coffee. The detective poured over the evidence. Her skin has very small pores. The compliments started to pore in.

Question 9: Which word means to cause a liquid to flow?

pore pour

Question 10: The lawyer had to ___ over every detail of the contract.

pore pour

Quiz Answers

Q1: pour

Q2: pore

Q3: pore

Q4: pour

Q5: pore

Q6: pour

Q7: pore

Q8: Her skin has very small pores.

Q9: pour

Q10: pore

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