sob
//sɒb//
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.
Noun
sobSingular
sobsPlural
1
A convulsive catching of breath during crying.
She tried to speak, but her words were interrupted by sobs.