English / word
cough
noun, verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
a sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lungs, often caused by illness
a sudden noisy release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airway; to expel air suddenly from the lungs with a cough; a sudden noisy release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airway; to expel air suddenly from the lungs with a cough
In context
01
He drank warm water to soothe a persistent dry cough.
02
A bad cold usually comes with a fever and a chest cough.
Synonyms
hack,throat clearing,wheeze
Antonyms
inhale,breathe in
Collocations
dry cough,persistent cough,cough syrup
Verb forms
Past: coughed · Past participle: coughed · -ing: coughing