Sober is an English word with synonyms like serious or somber. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Sober in a sentence
Related words
Sober meaning
- Not drunk; not intoxicated.
- Not under the influence of any recreational drug.
- Not given to excessive drinking of alcohol.
Synonyms of Sober
Using Sober
- The main meaning on this page is: Not drunk; not intoxicated. | Not under the influence of any recreational drug. | Not given to excessive drinking of alcohol.
- Useful related words include: serious, somber, drab, solemn.
- In the example corpus, sober often appears in combinations such as: sober for, been sober, sober and.
Context around Sober
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.8 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 11 middle, 7 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Sober
- In this selection, "sober" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.8 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, stay, semi, either, curious, curiosity and option stand out and add context to how "sober" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a new sober lifestyle and and after going sober at 26. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "sober" sits close to words such as acclaim, balances and biased, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with sober
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Are you sober curious this holiday season? (7 words)
I'd rather stay sober, and I hate being sober. (10 words)
Beljan came to the realization that the only way to play golf was to become sober. (16 words)
A trip to the cinema for a late showing, a late meal with friends and family at a restaurant or roller skating at your local rink are all viable options for some good sober fun to see in the New Year. (41 words)
She supported me through the throes of my husband’s addiction (he’s sober and doing very well now) and I did the same for her (yes, the exact same unfortunately, although he’s not sober just yet). (38 words)
According to the Association of Recovery Schools, these students have higher graduation rates, attend school more often and are more likely to stay sober compared to their peers who receive treatment and attend a traditional high school. (37 words)
Are you sober curious this holiday season? (7 words)
Example sentences (20)
She's one of 20% of people in Wales who choose not to drink alcohol, and a rising number of young people who are either sober or sober curious.
She supported me through the throes of my husband’s addiction (he’s sober and doing very well now) and I did the same for her (yes, the exact same unfortunately, although he’s not sober just yet).
The spread of cannabis legalization and a growing trend of "sober curiosity" has helped propel this semi-sober option's popularity.
A quick look at the events tab on Bendición’s website shows upcoming events including “Sober Speed Friending,” a queer Tarot workshop, a “sober(ish)” book club, and a monthly acoustic variety show.
He “battled endlessly to stay sober and embrace a new sober lifestyle and is now so committed to his recovery that he inspires others in their own,” per the biography.
She found solidarity on a private Facebook thread with other women in the business who are sober, or semi-sober.
I'd rather stay sober, and I hate being sober.
According to DrinkAware, those least likely to drink are aged 16 to 24, with 26% of that age group fully sober.
According to the Association of Recovery Schools, these students have higher graduation rates, attend school more often and are more likely to stay sober compared to their peers who receive treatment and attend a traditional high school.
A former "party girl" with constant "hangxiety" says she's happier than ever after going sober at 26 - after university drinking culture left her with a "problematic relationship with alcohol".
After offering my sincere apologies, along with a sober explanation, I sent the officers on their way.
After your stay at the sober living community ends, it is encouraging to stay in contact with the rehab center through an alumni or graduate program.
A government source said ministers' "general stance had been a sober reflection of what's affordable", and that broadly they believe they are "getting the right balance", with inflation eating away at everybody's wages.
And, in true Cannes form, the site also helpfully confirms that the Atlantic execs will be sober.
And it’s never been easier to be sober — most drinks menus now carry a zero alcohol section and there are whole off licences dedicated to alcohol-free spirits and wines.
And that replaced the goal of having a good and solid family name… Of being sober in your investments.
Are you sober curious this holiday season?
A trip to the cinema for a late showing, a late meal with friends and family at a restaurant or roller skating at your local rink are all viable options for some good sober fun to see in the New Year.
Azaria credited Perry with helping him get sober, saying Perry brought him to his first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.
Beljan came to the realization that the only way to play golf was to become sober.
Common combinations with sober
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: