Wheeze: meaning, definitions and examples
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wheeze
[ wiหz ]
sound
To breathe with difficulty, producing a whistling sound. It is often associated with respiratory issues or laughter.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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wheeze |
This is often used when someone has difficulty breathing, typically making a high-pitched whistling sound. It can be due to asthma, allergies, or other respiratory issues.
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pant |
This is generally used to describe heavy, often rapid breathing, usually after physical exertion or in situations of extreme heat. It can also indicate anxiety or excitement.
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gasp |
This is typically used when someone suddenly takes a sharp breath, often because of surprise, fear, or pain. It's an involuntary action and usually indicates a strong emotional response.
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Examples of usage
- The old man wheezed as he struggled to climb the stairs.
- She couldn't stop wheezing after laughing so hard at the joke.
medical
A high-pitched whistling sound made while breathing, often indicating a respiratory condition.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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wheeze |
This word is often used when someone has difficulty breathing, typically due to asthma or another respiratory issue. It conveys a sense of labored, irregular breathing.
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whistle |
This term is typically used for a high-pitched, clear sound produced inadvertently by someone, often when breathing through a constricted airway. It can sometimes be associated with certain lung conditions.
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rasp |
Use this word when describing a harsh, grating sound in breathing or speaking. It can indicate a problem with the throat or vocal cords and often has a negative or uncomfortable connotation.
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Examples of usage
- The doctor listened to the patient's chest and heard a wheeze.
Translations
Translations of the word "wheeze" in other languages:
๐ต๐น chiado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคเคธ เคซเฅเคฒเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Keuchen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengiak
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฒะธััััะต ะดะธั ะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ ลwiszczenie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท sifflement
๐ช๐ธ sibilancia
๐น๐ท hฤฑrฤฑltฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์์๊ฑฐ๋ฆผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตููุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ sรญpot
๐ธ๐ฐ sipenie
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ piskanje
๐ฎ๐ธ hvรฆsa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััาัััา
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฃแแแฅแแแก แจแแฌแงแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hฤฑrฤฑldama
๐ฒ๐ฝ sibilancia
Etymology
The word 'wheeze' originated from Middle English 'wesen' which meant to hiss or whistle. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in the English language. The term is commonly associated with breathing difficulties and respiratory conditions, reflecting its onomatopoeic nature in mimicking the sound produced.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,336 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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