Finesentence logo

Sneezed: meaning, definitions and examples

🤧
Add to dictionary

sneezed

 

[ sniːzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past action

Sneezed is the past tense of the verb 'sneeze', which means to expel air forcefully through the nose and mouth due to irritation in the nasal passages. This common reflex is often triggered by allergies, colds, or other irritants.

Synonyms

expectorate, expel

Examples of usage

  • He sneezed loudly during the meeting.
  • She sneezed several times after smelling the flowers.
  • I sneezed and everyone looked at me.
  • They sneezed in unison after the dust storm.

Translations

Translations of the word "sneezed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 espirrou

🇮🇳 छींक दिया

🇩🇪 nieste

🇮🇩 bersin

🇺🇦 чхнув

🇵🇱 kichnął

🇯🇵 くしゃみをした

🇫🇷 éternué

🇪🇸 estornudó

🇹🇷 hapşırdı

🇰🇷 재채기를 했다

🇸🇦 عطس

🇨🇿 kýchl

🇸🇰 kýchol

🇨🇳 打喷嚏了

🇸🇮 kihnil

🇮🇸 nætt

🇰🇿 жөтелді

🇬🇪 ხახუნი

🇦🇿 asqırdı

🇲🇽 estornudó

Word origin

The word 'sneeze' is derived from the Middle English term 'sneesen', which can be traced back to the Old English 'fneosan', meaning 'to sneeze' or 'to blow the nose'. Its roots can also be linked to similar words in other Germanic languages that denote the act of sneezing. The usage of the term has evolved over time, but the action it describes has been recognized across cultures for centuries. Sneezing has not only been a common physiological response but also a subject of superstition and folklore, with many cultures having various beliefs about the meaning of a sneeze. In medical contexts, the action is understood as a defense mechanism of the respiratory system, helping to clear the nasal passages of irritants. The term has transitioned from a simple description of a bodily function to encapsulate cultural significance, including responses to sneezes that can range from blessings to humorous remarks.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,770, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.