sob (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: [sɒb]
Definition
To cry noisily and uncontrollably, often from sadness or pain.
Examples
He began to sob uncontrollably after the accident.
The child sobbed himself to sleep after being scared by the storm.
She sobbed quietly into her hands, trying to hide her tears.
How to Use sob
- sob uncontrollably (collocation)
- To cry in a way that is impossible to stop or control. — "After hearing the news, she began to sob uncontrollably."
- sob oneself to sleep (collocation)
- To cry so much that one eventually falls asleep. — "The little boy sobbed himself to sleep after his parents argued."
- sob with relief (collocation)
- To cry because of feeling great relief. — "He sobbed with relief when he found out his family was safe."
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