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cough

🤧cough

noun, verb

/kɒf/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

He has a bad cough and stayed home today.

Example Expressions

cough it up

Synonyms

hack, wheeze, clear the throat, expectorate

Antonyms

inhale, breathe in

Collocations

dry cough, persistent cough, cough syrup, coughing fit, cough drops

More Example Sentences

I have a cough.

I am coughing up phlegm.

Do you have cough syrup?

Patient: I have cough and sore throat.

I have had a cold and cough for three days.

I have a cough and there is phlegm coming out.

Please give me something for a cold and cough.

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