Definition of sigh
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Examples of sigh in a Sentence
He sighed with relief when he saw that he passed the test.
The wind sighed through the trees.
“I may never see my old home again,” she sighed.
Origin and Etymology of sigh
Middle English sihen, alteration of sichen, from Old English sīcan; akin to Middle Dutch versiken to sigh
First Known Use: 13th century
sigh
Definition of sigh
1 : an often involuntary act of sighing especially when expressing an emotion or feeling (such as weariness or relief)
2 : the sound of gently moving or escaping air sighs of the summer breeze
14th Century
First Known Use of sigh
14th century
SIGH Defined for English Language Learners
sigh
playDefinition of sigh for English Language Learners
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: to take in and let out a long, loud breath in a way that shows you are bored, disappointed, relieved, etc.
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: to make a sound like sighing
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: to say (something) with a sigh
SIGH Defined for Kids
Definition of sigh for Students
sighed
;sighing
1 : to take or let out a long loud breath often as an expression of sadness or weariness
2 : to make a sound like sighing Wind was sighing in the branches.
3 : to say with a sigh “Oh, dear,” she sighed.
Definition of sigh for Students
: the act or a sound of taking or letting out a long loud breath She finished with a sigh of relief.
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