sob

//sɒb//
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Verb

sobInfinitive
sobPresent tense
sobbedPast tense
sobbedPast participle
sobbingPresent participle
sobsThird-person singular
1

To cry noisily while taking short, convulsive breaths.

She sobbed uncontrollably after hearing the sad news.

2

To say something while crying and gasping for breath.

She sobbed that she was sorry.

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Noun

sobSingular
sobsPlural
1

A convulsive catching of breath during crying.

She tried to speak, but her words were interrupted by sobs.

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