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sob

[sɑb]

sob Definition

to cry noisily, taking in deep breaths.

Using sob: Examples

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

  • Example

    She sobbed uncontrollably when she heard the news.

  • Example

    The child was sobbing in his mother's arms.

  • Example

    He tried to speak but could only sob.

  • Example

    I couldn't help but sob at the end of the movie.

sob Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sob

Phrases with sob

  • sob one's heart out

    to cry very hard and for a long time

    Example

    She sobbed her heart out when she heard the tragic news.

  • to cry oneself to sleep

    Example

    After the breakup, she would sob herself to sleep every night.

  • a tale of personal hardship or suffering intended to arouse pity and sympathy from others

    Example

    He told me a sob story about how he lost all his money and needed a loan.

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Summary: sob in Brief

The verb 'sob' [sɑb] means to cry noisily, taking in deep breaths. It is often used to describe someone crying uncontrollably, as in 'She sobbed uncontrollably when she heard the news.' 'Sob' can be used in phrases like 'sob one's heart out,' which means to cry very hard and for a long time, and 'sob story,' which refers to a tale of personal hardship or suffering intended to arouse pity and sympathy from others.