coughs
Translation
to cough
Examples
He coughs when he is sick.
He coughs when he is sick.
The old car coughs and sputters.
The old car coughs and sputters.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) coughs sb. expels air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound The baby coughs a lot at night.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to hack, to clear one's throat
Etymology
Onomatopoeic, from the sound of a cough. 'Coughs' is the third-person singular present tense form.
Memory Tips
The word sounds like the action. Remember to add an 's' for the third person singular, just like in 'he walks' or 'she talks'.