cough — to expel air from the lungs suddenly with a harsh sound
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to expel air from the lungs suddenly with a harsh sound
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɔːf/
Korean meaning: 기침하다
Korean pronunciation: **코**프
Example Sentences
- The student tried to cough quietly during the exam, but it sounded like a dying walrus.
- Please cover your mouth when you cough to prevent spreading germs.
- My grandmother's cough medicine tastes so bad, even the bacteria run away.
cough
VERB//kɔːf//
to expel air from the lungs suddenly with a harsh sound
💡 Concept
She lets out a sudden cough during the quiet library study session.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/kɔːf/
🇬🇧 UK/kɒf/
🌳Etymology
Rootcough
Origin
중세 영어 'coughen'에서 유래되었으며, 실제 기침 소리를 모방한 의성어적 기원을 가지고 있습니다. 많은 언어에서 기침 소리는 비슷하게 표현됩니다.
🎵Rhyme
offscofftoff
off
scoff
toff
🔗Collocations
persistent cough
cough syrup
dry cough
cough up
suppress a cough
violent cough
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The student tried to cough quietly during the exam, but it sounded like a dying walrus.”
“Please cover your mouth when you cough to prevent spreading germs.”
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother's cough medicine tastes so bad, even the bacteria run away.”
“He had to cough up the money he owed his friend.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
hackwheezeclear throatexpectorate
Antonyms
breathe smoothlyinhale quietly
Related
sneezecoldthroatmedicinesymptom
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