hoarse

Meanings

• Adjective

  Losing or having lost the normal voice, usually due to strain or illness.

  - "The singer was hoarse after performing for hours."
  - "The teacher had a hoarse voice from yelling at the students."

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Pronunciation

1. /hoɹs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hoarse
horse , course , force

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Variants

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hoarse , hoarsely , hoarseness , hoarsenesses , hoarser , hoarsest , shout oneself hoarse

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Etymology

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From Old English hors, meaning rough or harsh.

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Trivia

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1. The term hoarse was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The word hoarse is related to the word harsh, which means rough or severe.

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Related Concepts

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1. Laryngitis: An inflammation of the larynx that can cause a hoarse voice.

2. Vocal strain: A condition caused by overusing or damaging the voice, leading to a hoarse voice.

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Culture

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In literature, hoarse is often used to describe characters who have lost their voice due to shouting, singing, or illness. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation or emotion that is rough or harsh.

How to Memorize "hoarse"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a singer with a rough, harsh voice after performing for a long time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word hoarse with the feeling of a rough, scratchy throat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Horses Hoarse' to remember the definition of hoarse.

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