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sough

 

[ sสŒf ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

sound, nature

To make a soft, murmuring or rushing sound, typically as produced by the wind or inanimate objects. The term can also describe when the wind blows through trees or around buildings, creating a gentle whispering noise.

Synonyms

murmur, rustle, whisper

Examples of usage

  • The leaves sough in the breeze.
  • The river sough over the stones.
  • As the storm approached, the trees began to sough ominously.
Context #2 | Noun

sound, nature

A soft, murmuring or rustling sound, particularly that made by the wind or trees. It often invokes a feeling of tranquility and closeness to nature.

Synonyms

murmur, soughing, whisper

Examples of usage

  • I loved the sough of the wind through the pines.
  • The gentle sough around the cabin was soothing.
  • He closed his eyes and listened to the sough of the ocean waves.

Translations

Translations of the word "sough" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น suspiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคธเค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Seufzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ desahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ westchnienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŸใ‚ๆฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soupir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ suspiro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iรง รงekme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•œ์ˆจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ู‡ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vzdech

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzdych

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนๆฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vzdyh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ andvarp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒกแƒฎแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inilti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ suspiro

Etymology

The word 'sough' has its origins in the Scots language, where it meant to make a soft sound or to sigh. It is likely derived from a Middle English term, โ€˜sowenโ€™ which meant to make a soft murmuring sound. Over time, โ€˜soughโ€™ has been integrated into broader English usage to describe similar sounds in nature. It reflects the way certain natural phenomena create a calming auditory experience, reminiscent of whispered exchanges among the elements. The usage of 'sough' in literature often evokes a connection between sound and environment, emphasizing the role of auditory sensations in the appreciation of nature, which is a prevalent theme in various forms of art and poetry.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,773, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.