Snore: meaning, definitions and examples
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snore
[ snษหr ]
sleep sound
To snore means to breathe during sleep with a hoarse or harsh sound, often caused by vibrations of the soft palate. It can occur when the airflow through the mouth and nose is partially obstructed. Snoring can range from a soft sound to a loud noise that might disturb others. While it is often considered a benign condition, in some cases, it can be a symptom of sleep apnea, which is a more serious health issue.
Synonyms
breath heavily, grumble, snort, wheeze
Examples of usage
- He tends to snore loudly when he's really tired.
- I could hear my father snoring from the other room.
- If you snore, you might want to sleep on your side.
- She was embarrassed because she snored during the meeting.
Translations
Translations of the word "snore" in other languages:
๐ต๐น roncar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเฅเคฐเคพเคเฅ เคฒเฅเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schnarchen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengorok
๐บ๐ฆ ั ัะพะฟััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ chrapaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท ronfler
๐ช๐ธ roncar
๐น๐ท horlamak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฝ ๊ณ ๋ ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุฎูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ chrรกpat
๐ธ๐ฐ chrรกpaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ้ผพ
๐ธ๐ฎ hrkati
๐ฎ๐ธ snarka
๐ฐ๐ฟ ั ัะฐะฟัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แญแฃแญแงแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xฤฑrฤฑltฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ roncar
Etymology
The term 'snore' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'snoran', which means to snore or to breathe heavily while sleeping. This word can be traced back to similar terms in other Germanic languages, indicating a shared linguistic heritage. For instance, in Old High German, the term 'snozera' has a similar meaning, suggesting that the concept of snoring has been recognized in various cultures for centuries. The phenomenon of snoring itself has likely existed as long as humans have slept, evolving into a common concern in relationships and health discussions, leading to increased awareness and various remedies in modern times.