sough

The word “sough” has 1 syllable: sough

It's pronounced as /saʊ/


What is synonym and antonym for sough?

In the thesaurus, “sough” has 16 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for sough along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for sough

  • breathe
  • exhale
  • expire
  • gasp
  • huff
  • inhale
  • inspire
  • pant
  • puff
  • respire
  • sigh
  • sniff
  • snort
  • snuffle
  • wheeze
  • yawn

Meanings of sough

  • noun
    1. A murmuring sound; rushing, rustling, or whistling sound.
    2. A gentle breeze; a waft; a breath.
    3. A (deep) sigh.
    4. A vague rumour.
    5. A cant or whining mode of speaking, especially in preaching or praying.
    6. A small drain; an adit.
  • verb
    1. To make a soft rustling or murmuring sound.
    2. To drain.

Example Sentences

  • The sough of the wind through the pine trees was haunting.
  • We paused to listen to the sough of distant waves.
  • A gentle sough filled the night air as the breeze passed.
  • The sough from the forest made the campsite feel mysterious.
  • He wrote a poem about the sough of leaves in autumn.

On this page you'll find 16 synonyms or another words to sough, such as: breathe, exhale, expire, gasp, huff, inhale, inspire.

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