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In the story, the character used a sigh to show a feeling.
What does Sigh mean?
a long breath out that can show relief, tiredness, or emotion.
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A long breath out that can show relief, tiredness, or emotion.
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Our class discussed how the word sigh describes body movement in a scene.
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The passage used sigh to help readers understand the character's reaction without long explanation.
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What does sigh mean?
Sigh means a long breath out that can show relief, tiredness, or emotion.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to sigh?
Exhale is close in meaning to sigh in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for sigh?
Inhale contrasts with sigh in this context.
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Partverb, noun.
MeaningSigh means a long breath out that can show relief, tiredness, or emotion.
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exhaleClose in meaning when sigh means a long breath out that can show relief, tiredness, or emotion.
deep breathClose in meaning when sigh means a long breath out that can show relief, tiredness, or emotion.
soft breathClose in meaning when sigh means a long breath out that can show relief, tiredness, or emotion.
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