sobs
Translation
sobs
Examples
Her body was shaken by sobs.
Her body was shaken by sobs.
I could hear his quiet sobs.
I could hear his quiet sobs.
Grammar Patterns
a sob of ((sth.)) a sound of crying expressing an emotion She gave a little sob of relief.
Similar Words
Synonyms: weeping, crying, wailing
Etymology
Of Germanic origin, likely onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of gasping for breath while crying.
Memory Tips
The word 'sob' sounds like the noise you make when you cry hard. Picture someone so sad they can only get out a 'sob'.