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Vocabulary Entry
wheeze
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A high-pitched sound made when breathing, particularly during inhalation or exhalation, often due to a respiratory issue.
Example Sentences
"His wheeze was a clear sign that he needed to see a doctor."
"The dog let out a wheeze after running for too long."
"She could hear a faint wheeze coming from her asthmatic friend."
V
verb
To breathe with a whistling or rattling sound, typically due to a respiratory condition.
Example Sentences
"During the cold weather, he began to wheeze when he exerted himself."
"The old man wheezed as he climbed the stairs."
"After the sprint, she had to stop to wheeze and catch her breath."