Pronunciation: [pˈi͡əsɪz] (IPA) 
The word "pierces" is spelled with nine letters and pronounced as /ˈpɪrsɪz/. The letter "p" is followed by the letters "i", "e", "r", "c", and "e". The letter "s" is added twice to indicate it is in the third-person singular present tense. The word means to penetrate and make a hole in something with a pointed object. It is commonly used in the context of piercing ears or other body parts for adornment purposes.
Pierces is a verb derived from the noun "pierce," which refers to the act of making a hole or penetrating through something with a pointed object such as a knife, needle, or other sharp instrument. In its verb form, "pierces" is the third person singular present tense of the verb "pierce," indicating that an object or person is currently engaging in this action.
When something or someone pierces, it implies that it is forcefully entering or penetrating a surface, material, or body. This action often results in creating a hole, opening, or incision. Piercing can be intentional or accidental, deliberate or unintentional, depending on the context in which the action occurs.
The term "pierces" can also be used metaphorically to describe having a strong emotional or intellectual impact on someone or something. For instance, a powerful speech or a deeply moving story might be said to "pierce" the hearts or minds of those who hear or experience it. In this sense, "pierces" signifies deeply affecting or penetrating someone's thoughts, feelings, or consciousness.
Overall, whether referring to the physical act of penetrating a surface or the metaphorical impact on one's emotions or thoughts, "pierces" denotes a forceful and deliberate action that leaves an impact or creates an opening.
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The word pierces derives from the Middle English word persen, which was derived from the Old French word percer meaning to pierce or puncture. The Old French word can be traced back to the Latin word pertusiare, which shares the same meaning. Ultimately, the Latin term has its origin in the Proto-Indo-European root *perd-, meaning to bore or pierce.
