hoarse
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- pronunciation:
- hors
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
hoarser, hoarsest |
| definition 1: |
of the voice, rough and weakened, as from excessive use or respiratory difficulties.
Giving speeches had made the candidate's voice hoarse.- synonyms:
- croaky, gravelly, gruff, husky, raspy, scratchy
- similar words:
- cracked, froggy, grating, guttural, harsh, rough, throaty
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| definition 2: |
having such a voice.
I'm still hoarse after having a cold recently.- synonyms:
- croaky, raspy
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| related words: |
thick |
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| derivations: |
hoarsely (adv.), hoarseness (n.) |
The words
hoarse and
horse (an animal) sound alike but have different meanings.