sneezed
word · lemma: sneeze
Definition
To suddenly and forcefully blow air out through your nose and mouth, usually because of dust, a cold, or an allergy.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in everyday, informal situations. Often followed by someone saying 'Bless you!' or 'Gesundheit!' after someone sneezes. Common with 'because,' e.g., 'He sneezed because of the dust.' Do not confuse with 'cough' (which comes from the throat).
Spanish: estornudóPortuguese (BR): espirrouPortuguese (PT): espirrouChinese (Simplified): 打喷嚏了Chinese (Traditional): 打噴嚏了Hindi: छींकाArabic: عطسBengali: হাঁচি দিলRussian: чихнулJapanese: くしゃみをしたVietnamese: hắt hơiKorean: 재채기를 했다Turkish: hapşırdıUrdu: چھینک آئیIndonesian: bersin
Example Sentences
She sneezed loudly in the classroom.
basic
I sneezed because the room was dusty.
basic
Tom sneezed three times in a row.
basic
I reached for a tissue as soon as I sneezed.
natural
He sneezed so hard his glasses almost fell off.
natural
Everyone turned around when she sneezed unexpectedly during the meeting.
natural