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sigh
[ sahy ]
SHOW IPA
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verb (used without object)
to let out one's breath audibly, as from sorrow, weariness, or relief.
to yearn or long; pine.
to make a sound suggesting a sigh: sighing wind.
verb (used with object)
to express or utter with a sigh.
to lament with sighing.
noun
the act or sound of sighing.
VOCAB BUILDER
What does sigh mean?
Sigh, an audible exhalation, conveys a broad range of emotions from sadness and disappointment
to sarcasm and relief. People frequently write it out online to express such sentiments.
Where does sigh come from?
How is sigh used in real life?
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