coughed
word · lemma: cough
Definition
Made a sudden sound and movement by forcing air out of the lungs, usually because of illness, irritation, or to clear the throat.
Usage & Nuances
Past tense of 'cough'. Commonly used for people and sometimes machines ('the engine coughed'). Usually refers to a natural, involuntary action. Often paired with 'badly,' 'loudly,' or 'softly.' Not to be confused with 'choked' (blocked airway).
Spanish: tosióPortuguese (BR): tossiuPortuguese (PT): tossiuChinese (Simplified): 咳嗽了Chinese (Traditional): 咳嗽了Hindi: खांसाArabic: سَعَلَ
Example Sentences
He coughed during the meeting.
basic
She coughed all night because of a cold.
basic
The baby coughed after drinking milk.
basic
She suddenly coughed and apologized for interrupting.
natural
Everyone looked over when Tom coughed loudly in the theater.
natural
The old car coughed and stopped on the side of the road.
natural