sighs
Translation
sighs
Examples
He gave a few deep sighs.
He gave a few deep sighs.
Her letter was full of sighs of despair.
Her letter was full of sighs of despair.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) a sigh of (relief/despair/etc.) He gave a sigh of relief.
Similar Words
Synonyms: groans, moans; Antonyms: cheers, laughs
Etymology
From Old English 'sican' (to sigh), of imitative origin.
Memory Tips
The 's' sounds at the beginning and end of 'sighs' mimic the sound of air being released.