sighs
Translation
sighs
Examples
He let out a few deep sighs.
He let out a few deep sighs.
Her sighs of relief were audible.
Her sighs of relief were audible.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) sighs of (sth.) He let out sighs of relief.
((to let out/give)) to let out/give sighs She gave a few deep sighs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: groans, moans
Etymology
Plural of 'sigh', from Old English 'sican' (to sigh).
Memory Tips
The sound of the word 'sigh' imitates the sound of exhaling sadly. 'Sighs' means more than one of these sounds.