Sober Meaning in English
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Definition
If someone is sober, they are not drunk or affected by alcohol. It can also describe a serious, calm attitude or a plain, not brightly decorated style.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used for alcohol: 'stay sober', 'get sober', 'sober driver'. In formal or descriptive contexts, it can mean serious or restrained: 'a sober warning', 'a sober suit'. Do not confuse it with 'serious' in every context; for people, it often specifically refers to not being drunk.
Example Sentences
He is sober now, so he can drive home.
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She stayed sober at the party.
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He wore a sober black suit to the meeting.
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After a few months sober, she said she finally felt like herself again.
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Let's take a sober look at the numbers before we make a decision.
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The movie ends on a sober note, not a happy one.
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