English / word
sigh
noun, verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
a long, deep, audible breath expressing relief, fatigue, or sadness
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
In context
01
She let out a heavy sigh after submitting the difficult report.
02
With a sigh of relief, he sat back down on his chair.
Synonyms
breath,exhalation,groan
Antonyms
gasp,cheer,inhale
Collocations
let out a sigh,deep sigh,sigh of relief
Verb forms
Past: sighed · Past participle: sighed · -ing: sighing