English dictionary
cough
/k/O/f/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis
Synonyms coughingSource: WordNet 3.0
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A sudden, noisy, and violent expulsion of air from the chest, caused by irritation in the air passages, or by the reflex action of nervous or gastric disorder, etc.
Source: webster1913
verb
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exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion
ExamplesThe smoker coughs all day.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To expel air, or obstructing or irritating matter, from the lungs or air passages, in a noisy and violent manner.
Source: webster1913
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To expel from the lungs or air passages by coughing; -- followed by <i>up</i>; as, to <i>cough</i> up phlegm.
Source: webster1913