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sigh

sigh

 
 
pronunciation:
saI
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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part of speech: verb
inflections: sighs, sighing, sighed
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.
 
part of speech: noun
definition: the sound or act of sighing.
She gave a sigh of relief.
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