sober

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Synonyms: somber, sobek, saber, soler, sower, tober, somer, sofer, suber, soper, kober

Antonyms: somber, sobek, saber, soler, sower, tober, somer, sofer, suber, soper, kober

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Adjective

1. Not [[drunk]]; not [[intoxicated]].
2. Not [[under the influence]] of any [[recreational drug]].
3. Not given to [[excess]]ive [[drink]]ing of [[alcohol]].
4. {{lb|en|figurative}} {{cap|moderate}}; [[realistic]]; [[serious]]; not [[playful]]; not [[passionate]]; [[cool]]; [[self-controlled]].
5. {{lb|en|of color}} {{cap|dull}}; not [[bright]] or [[colorful]].
6. {{cap|subdued}}; [[solemn]]; [[grave]].
7. {{lb|en|Scotland}} {{cap|poor}}; [[feeble]].<!--Chambers 1908-->

Verb

1. {{lb|en|often with|_|'''up'''}} To make or become sober.
2. {{lb|en|often with|_|'''up'''}} To [[overcome]] or [[lose]] a state of [[intoxication]].
3. To [[moderate]] one's feelings; to accept a disappointing reality after losing one's ability to believe in a fantastic goal.

Proper noun

1. {{surname|en}}.

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