sough
verb
ˈsau̇ 
ˈsəf
soughed; soughing; soughs
intransitive verb
: to make a moaning or sighing sound
sough noun
Synonyms
- sigh
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Example Sentences
all night long the patient was soughing in her sleep
Word History
Etymology
Middle English swoughen, from Old English swōgan; akin to Goth gaswogjan to groan, Lithuanian svagėti to sound
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
soughing
verb
as in sighing
to take in and let out a deep audible breath or to make a similar sound all night long the patient was soughing in her sleep Synonyms & Similar Words
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- sighing
- gasping
- breathing
- snorting
- huffing
- panting
- sniffing
- wheezing
- puffing
- exhaling
- inhaling
- respiring
- snuffling
- yawning
- inspiring
- expiring