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sigh

Pronunciation: [saɪ]

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Learn how to use sigh in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “emotion”

(verb) to breathe out deeply and slowly because you feel tired, sad, or relieved. It's like letting out a big breath to show how you feel.

Example

After finishing her homework, she sighed with relief.

Example

He didn't sigh when he heard the good news; he smiled instead.

Example

Why did you sigh after reading that book?

Context: “emotion”

(noun) the sound made when someone breathes out deeply to show feelings like tiredness, frustration, or happiness. It's a way to express what's inside.

Example

Her sigh of contentment showed that she was happy.

Example

His sigh of frustration did not go unnoticed.

Example

What was the sigh about that you heard earlier?

How to pronounce sigh

Pronunciation: [saɪ]

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