Pierces Meaning in English
word · lemma: pierce
ˈpɪɹs
PEERSS
pˈiəsɪz
PEE-uh-siz
Definition
To go through or into something with a sharp object, or to make a hole in something. It can also describe something that strongly affects emotions or thoughts.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or descriptive. Commonly used with words like 'scream', 'arrow', 'needle', and in emotional contexts, as in 'pierces the heart'. Not used for everyday holes; use 'poke' or 'poke through' for informal situations. The base form is 'pierce'.
Spanish: atraviesa - perfora - penetraPortuguese (BR): atravessa - perfura - penetraPortuguese (PT): atravessa - perfura - penetraChinese (Simplified): 刺穿 - 穿透 - 穿过Chinese (Traditional): 刺穿 - 穿透 - 穿過Hindi: भेदता है - छेदता हैArabic: يخترق - يثقب - ينفذBengali: বিদীর্ণ করে - ছেদ করেRussian: пронзает - прокалываетJapanese: 突き刺さる - 貫くVietnamese: xuyên qua - đâm xuyênKorean: 관통하다 - 꿰뚫다Turkish: delip - delerUrdu: چیر دیتا ہے - چھیدتا ہےIndonesian: menembus - menusuk
Example Sentences
The needle pierces the fabric easily.
basic
Sunlight pierces through the clouds.
basic
The arrow pierces the target.
basic
Her voice pierces the silence of the night.
natural
A sharp wind pierces my jacket on cold mornings.
natural
Sometimes, a sad story pierces right through your heart.
natural