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Vocabulary Entry
coughing
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To expel air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound, often due to irritation in the throat or lungs.
Example Sentences
"She began coughing uncontrollably after inhaling the cold air."
"He tried to speak but ended up coughing instead."
"The smoke made him cough, causing him to leave the room."
N
noun
The act of expelling air from the lungs by a sudden sharp movement, often as a symptom of a medical condition.
Example Sentences
"His cough was persistent and worried his doctor."
"She knew she had a cold when the cough started."
"The persistent cough lasted for weeks after the flu."