snore

[snɔː(r)]

snore Definition

• 1. to breathe in a very noisy way while you are sleeping
• 2. a noise that you make while you are sleeping

Using snore: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "snore" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He snores so loudly that I can't sleep.

• Example

  I always snore when I have a cold.

• Example

  The sound of his snoring kept me awake all night.

snore Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for snore

• slumber
• sleep apnea
• saw logs
• doze off
• nod off

Phrases with snore

• stop snoring

  to stop making noise while you are sleeping

  Example

  I wish he would stop snoring so I could get some sleep.

• snore like a freight train

  to snore very loudly

  Example

  My dad snores like a freight train and it keeps everyone awake.

• snore away

  to sleep deeply and noisily

  Example

  He was snoring away when I came into the room.

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Summary: snore in Brief

The verb 'snore' [snɔː(r)] means to breathe in a very noisy way while sleeping. The noun form refers to the noise made while sleeping. It is often associated with sleep apnea and can be disruptive to others. Phrases include 'stop snoring,' 'snore like a freight train,' and 'snore away.'