Simple meaning
What does Sigh mean?
Sigh means a long breath out that can show relief, tiredness, or emotion.
Dictionary definition
A long breath out that can show relief, tiredness, or emotion.
Example sentences
Sigh in a sentence
easy
In the story, the character used a sigh to show a feeling.
medium
Our class discussed how the word sigh describes body movement in a scene.
hard
The passage used sigh to help readers understand the character's reaction without long explanation.
Synonyms
Words like Sigh
motionmovement of the body or a body part
expressiona visible way to show a feeling or message
Antonyms
Opposite words
stillnesslittle or no movement
calmnessa steady state without visible reaction
Word family
Sigh word family
Base word
sigh
verb
sigh
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does sigh mean?
Sigh is used to describe a long breath out that can show relief, tiredness, or emotion.
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