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Snore - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A snore is a rough, noisy sound made during sleep when breathing causes vibrations in the throat. It often occurs due to relaxed airway muscles or blocked nasal passages.

snore

/snɔr/ /snɔː/

Definition:

To breathe noisily during sleep due to vibration of the soft palate.

Synonyms:

snort, wheeze, breathe heavily

Part of Speech:

verb, noun

Antonyms:

stay awake, breathe quietly

Common Collocations:

loud snore, stop snoring, snore loudly, chronic snorer

Derivatives:

snorer, snoring

Usage Tips:

Use "snore" as a verb for noisy breathing during sleep or as a noun for the sound itself.

Common Phrases:

saw logs, out like a light, dead to the world

Etymology:

From Middle English "snoren," imitative of the sound made during sleep.

Examples:

  • 1. He began to snore loudly after falling asleep.
  • 2. Her snore kept everyone awake all night.
  • 3. Do you know how to stop someone from snoring?
  • 4. The dog’s snores were surprisingly loud.

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