When your throat hurts and feels scratchy, especially when you swallow.
Sore means painful and throat comes from an old word for the tube in your neck - so a painful tube!
A sore throat feels scratchy and ouchy when you swallow, like sandpaper in your neck. Warm soup, honey, and gentle drinks can make it feel much more comfortable!
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