Basic Details
Word: Cough
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To suddenly expel air from the lungs with a sharp sound, often to clear the throat or because of irritation.
Synonyms: Hack, clear the throat
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- To cough up: To give or reveal something reluctantly. Example: "After some persuasion, he finally coughed up the secret of where he hid the treasure."
- Cough in a crowded theatre: To do something that causes disruption in a situation where it is inappropriate. Example: "Making loud jokes is like coughing in a crowded theatre, it distracts everyone."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She had a persistent cough that made it difficult for her to concentrate in class.
Example 2: During the winter, many people cough due to the cold weather and flu season.
Example 3: He tried to suppress a cough while the teacher was speaking, but it came out loud anyway.
Fun Fact
Did you know that coughing is your bodys way of protecting your airways? It helps to clear out mucus, smoke, and other irritants!
Famous Quote
"Coughs and sneezes spread diseases." - British Public Health Campaign
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cough" mean?
a) To breathe quietly
b) To suddenly expel air from the lungs
c) To laugh loudly
d) To whisper softly
Answer: b) To suddenly expel air from the lungs
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cough"?
a) Sing
b) Hack
c) Jump
d) Dance
Answer: b) Hack
3. Which sentence uses "cough" correctly?
a) I cough to my favourite song.
b) He had to cough during the meeting to clear his throat.
c) She will cough a picture of the sunset.
d) They cough very quietly.
Answer: b) He had to cough during the meeting to clear his throat.
4. Which idiom means to give or reveal something reluctantly?
a) Cough up
b) Time flies
c) Under the weather
d) In hot water
Answer: a) Cough up
5. What is the opposite of "cough"?
a) N/A
b) Sneeze
c) Whisper
d) Laugh
Answer: a) N/A
