Looking for the meaning of the word SOBS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SOBS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Sob
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: perhaps of Dutch or Low German origin; compare with Dutch dialect sabben ‘to suck’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
sɒb
Dialects: British English
Definition:
cry noisily, making loud, convulsive gasps
Short Definition:cry noisily, making loud, convulsive gasps
Examples:- he broke down and sobbed like a child
- he sobbed himself to sleep
Word: Sob
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
sɒb
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an act or sound of sobbing
Short Definition:act or sound of sobbing
Examples:- with a sob of despair she threw herself on to the bed
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