ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SOBER
Sobre, from Old French, from Latin sōbrius.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO SOBER
PRESENT
Present
I sober
you sober
he/she/it sobers
we sober
you sober
they sober
Present continuous
I am sobering
you are sobering
he/she/it is sobering
we are sobering
you are sobering
they are sobering
Present perfect
I have sobered
you have sobered
he/she/it has sobered
we have sobered
you have sobered
they have sobered
Present perfect continuous
I have been sobering
you have been sobering
he/she/it has been sobering
we have been sobering
you have been sobering
they have been sobering
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I sobered
you sobered
he/she/it sobered
we sobered
you sobered
they sobered
Past continuous
I was sobering
you were sobering
he/she/it was sobering
we were sobering
you were sobering
they were sobering
Past perfect
I had sobered
you had sobered
he/she/it had sobered
we had sobered
you had sobered
they had sobered
Past perfect continuous
I had been sobering
you had been sobering
he/she/it had been sobering
we had been sobering
you had been sobering
they had been sobering
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will sober
you will sober
he/she/it will sober
we will sober
you will sober
they will sober
Future continuous
I will be sobering
you will be sobering
he/she/it will be sobering
we will be sobering
you will be sobering
they will be sobering
Future perfect
I will have sobered
you will have sobered
he/she/it will have sobered
we will have sobered
you will have sobered
they will have sobered
Future perfect continuous
I will have been sobering
you will have been sobering
he/she/it will have been sobering
we will have been sobering
you will have been sobering
they will have been sobering
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would sober
you would sober
he/she/it would sober
we would sober
you would sober
they would sober
Conditional continuous
I would be sobering
you would be sobering
he/she/it would be sobering
we would be sobering
you would be sobering
they would be sobering
Conditional perfect
I would have sober
you would have sober
he/she/it would have sober
we would have sober
you would have sober
they would have sober
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been sobering
you would have been sobering
he/she/it would have been sobering
we would have been sobering
you would have been sobering
they would have been sobering
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you sober
we let´s sober
you sober
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
sobering
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
10 QUOTES WITH «SOBER»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
sober.
The 16th-century theatre witnessed the particularly English manifestation of 'the history play.' There can be no doubt that Shakespeare's presentations of 'Henry V' and 'Richard III' have been incalculably more influential than any more sober historical study.
I just got tired of being sick and tired and feeling down. Unfortunately, you don't realize this until you're getting sober but the reason why you're depressed all the time is it's the drugs that are depressing you.
My father was always depressed. When he was home and sober, he was mostly in his room.
I've been sober for two-and-a-half years, My children are happy. In August, my wife and I will celebrate our fifteenth wedding anniversary. My band is back together with a sold-out tour.
People still question my sobriety, my commitment to the program, and that hurts. I take things day by day, and sometimes I take them minute by minute, but I honor my commitment to stay sober.
True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.
I've been sober now for a couple of years and I'm taking my sobriety very seriously - one day at a time and I am moving forward in my career.
If you ask me if I think I will be sober in 24 hours time I can say yes, but in two years I can't tell you. I could be dead.
I don't drink. I choose to be sober now. I have drunk over the last six years, but I just don't want to be that person anymore.
Instead of explaining the sober facts of mechanics and electricity, I want to say a few words about the debt which we owe to youth; and with your permission I shall consider you as representing here not only the academic youth of Sweden nor even of Europe but also of America.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SOBER»
Discover the use of
sober in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
sober and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Evidence and Evolution: The Logic Behind the Science
His book will interest all readers who want to understand philosophical questions about evidence and evolution, as they arise both in Darwin's work and in contemporary biological research.
2
Sober for Good: New Solutions for Drinking Problems -- ...
Weaving together the success stories of ordinary people and the latest scientific research on the subject, Fletcher uncovers a vital truth: no single path to sobriety is right for every individual.
3
The
Sober Truth: Debunking the Bad Science Behind 12-Step ...
These stories vividly reveal the experience of walking the steps and attending some of the nation’s most famous rehabilitation centers.
Lance Dodes, Zachary Dodes, 2014
4
Sober Living for the Revolution
Tracing this history, the book includes contributions from famed Straight-Edge rockers like Ian MacKaye (Fugazi), Mark Anderson (Dance of Days) and Andy Hurley (Fall Out Boy) and numerous other activists dedicated to a sober, liberated ...
5
Unto Others: The Evolution and Psychology of Unselfish Behavior
In Unto Others philosopher Elliott Sober and biologist David Sloan Wilson demonstrate once and for all that unselfish behavior is in fact an important feature of both biological and human nature.
Elliott Sober, David Sloan Wilson, 1999
6
The Nature of Selection: Evolutionary Theory in ...
The Nature of Selection is a straightforward, self-contained introduction to philosophical and biological problems in evolutionary theory.
Offers advice on how to help an alcoholic in the fight against alcoholism and surveys the medical problems resulting from alcoholism
9
Get Your Loved One
Sober: Alternatives to Nagging, Pleading, ...
Key Features CRAFT is more effective than other types of interventions. This breakthrough new system is sweeping the recovery field. This is its first introduction to the general public.
Robert J. Meyers, Brenda L. Wolfe, 2013
10
Getting
Sober: A Practical Guide to Making It Through the ...
" --Christopher Kennedy Lawford, author of Symptoms of Withdrawal: A Memoir of Snapshots and Redemption Already hailed as "a thoughtful and comprehensive guide to those early, crucial days of sobriety," this groundbreaking new book is ...
Kelly Madigan Erlandson, 2007
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SOBER»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
sober is used in the context of the following news items.
Demi Lovato Celebrates Being Sober 3 Years, "Wouldn't Be Alive …
Demi Lovato is celebrating being three years sober, and says she owes her life to her boyfriend Wilmer Valderrama. PHOTOS: Demi through the years. «Us Magazine, Mar 15»
A Sober Driver is Your Lucky Charm on St. Patrick's Day
NHTSA says a sober driver will be your luckiest charm this St. Patrick's Day; the government safety agency offers the following tips to make sure you and other ... «Cars.com News, Mar 15»
Joe Manganiello Reveals He's More Than 12 Years Sober, And His …
Joe Manganiello attends the Slamdance Cinema Club screening of "Resurrection Of Jake The Snake" at ArcLight Cinemas on March 8, 2015 in Hollywood, ... «Us Magazine, Mar 15»
Ginsburg Explains What She Meant by Being Not '100% Sober' at …
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg recently admitted she wasn't “100 percent sober” at this year's State of the Union, and now she's clarifying exactly ... «Mediaite, Feb 15»
Justice Ginsburg: Not '100% sober' at State of the Union
WASHINGTON – For Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg , falling asleep at the State of the Union address is nothing new. All it takes is a good glass of ... «USA TODAY, Feb 15»
Police warn drivers to stay sober on Super Bowl weekend
“If you're stopped, you're pulled over, you better be sober, because you're definitely going to be going to a jail somewhere. Where ever you're stopped if you're ... «WISH-TV, Jan 15»
First Watch: Childish Gambino, 'Sober'
As Childish Gambino's sexy slow-jam "Sober" plays in the restaurant, he rises and lurches into some sort of mating dance, attempting to woo the woman. To be ... «NPR, Jan 15»
A Look at the 'Sober Monitors' Now Required at All UVA Frat Parties
Fraternities and sororities at the University of Virginia must now have "sober monitors" at their parties and beer kegs and mixed drinks will be forbidden, ... «ABC News, Jan 15»
Bradley Cooper has been sober for 10 years
“Because I've been sober for 10 years and didn't want to do anything. I had a realistic conversation: Can I do this in three months naturally? Can I gain 30 ... «NEWS.com.au, Dec 14»
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's Son Chet Reveals He Is 50 Days …
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's son Chet revealed on Instagram that he went to rehab for a cocaine addiction and is now 50 days sober -- read his message. «Us Magazine, Nov 14»
