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How to pronounce “sober”
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Pronunciation guide for sober
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of sober with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Love & Addiction
sober, and closes the door.
- Definition summary
- Not drunk; not intoxicated.
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How to pronounce sober
Love & Addiction

sober, and closes the door.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “sober”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Not drunk; not intoxicated.
- Not under the influence of any recreational drug.
- Not given to excessive drinking of alcohol.
- (figurative) Moderate; realistic; serious; not playful; not passionate; cool; self-controlled.
- (of color) Dull; not bright or colorful.
- Subdued; solemn; grave.
- (Scotland) Poor; feeble.
- [Verb]
- (often with up) To make or become sober.
- (often with up) To overcome or lose a state of intoxication.
- To moderate one's feelings; to accept a disappointing reality after losing one's ability to believe in a fantastic goal.
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