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

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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