coughed

[US]/kɔːft/
[UK]/kɔft/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.past tense and past participle of cough; to expel air from the lungs suddenly; to make a harsh sound suddenly

Phrases & Collocations

he coughed loudly

she coughed softly

they coughed together

the baby coughed

he coughed twice

she coughed again

he coughed hard

the dog coughed

he coughed nervously

she coughed quietly

Example Sentences

he coughed loudly during the meeting.

she coughed to clear her throat.

the child coughed all night.

he coughed because of the cold air.

she coughed and apologized for the disturbance.

the doctor asked how long he had coughed.

after he coughed, everyone turned to look.

she coughed softly to avoid being noticed.

he coughed up some phlegm.

the smoke made him cough uncontrollably.

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