throat
Translation
throat
Examples
I have a sore throat.
I have a sore throat.
He cleared his throat before speaking.
He cleared his throat before speaking.
Grammar Patterns
a sore throat a common illness affecting the throat I have a sore throat.
to clear one's throat to cough lightly to attract attention or before speaking He cleared his throat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gullet, pharynx.
Etymology
From Old English 'þrote'.
Memory Tips
You 'throw' food down your 'throat'.