sneeze

Meanings

• noun

  An involuntary forceful expulsion of air from the nose and mouth due to irritation in the nostrils or throat.

  - "He gave a loud sneeze, startling everyone around him."
  - "After being exposed to pollen, she couldn't stop sneezing."
  - "The child's sneeze was so loud that it echoed in the large room."

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Pronunciation

1. /sniːz/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1157885"

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Synonyms

ptarmus , sternutation , sternutate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sneeze
tease , please , ease , cheese

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Variants

List of all variants of sneeze that leads to same result
nothing to sneeze at , sneeze , sneeze at , sneezed , sneezed at , sneezer , sneezers , sneezes , sneezes at , sneezing , sneezing at

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The Old English word 'snisan' meant 'to hiss, blow' and is the origin of the modern English word 'sneeze'.

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Trivia

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1. A sneeze can travel up to 100 miles per hour.

2. The average person sneezes about once every 12 minutes.

3. The Guinness World Record for the most sneezes in one minute is 428.

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Related Concepts

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1. allergy: A condition that causes an immune response to a substance, often resulting in a sneeze.

2. common cold: A viral infection that causes symptoms such as a runny nose, cough, sneezing, and sore throat.

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Culture

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In many cultures, it's considered polite to say 'God bless you' after someone sneezes as a way of warding off evil spirits or wishing good health.

How to Memorize "sneeze"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of covering your mouth and nose with a handkerchief or tissue before sneezing to prevent the spread of germs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sneeze' with the sound of someone clearing their nose.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Silly Nose' to remember the word 'sneeze'.

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