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sigh
- pronunciation:
- saI
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
sighed, sighing, sighs |
| definition 1: |
to breathe out with a long breath because of being sad, tired, or relieved.
The students sighed when the teacher gave them more homework. |
| definition 2: |
to make any sound like this.
The wind sighed in the trees. |
| related words: |
babble, exhale, expire, long, moan, murmur |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the sound or act of sighing.
She gave a sigh of relief. |
| related words: |
groan, moan |
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