snore

Meanings

• verb

  The act of producing a loud, rhythmic breathing during sleep.

  - "During the night, John's snoring kept me awake."
  - "My husband's snore is so loud that it wakes up the whole neighborhood."

• noun

  A loud, rhythmic breathing sound produced during sleep.

  - "The sound of my brother's snore filled the room."
  - "I was startled awake by the sound of a snore."

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Pronunciation

1. /snɔɹ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

snoozefest , snorefest , saw wood

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with snore
ore , core , lore , pore

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Variants

List of all variants of snore that leads to same result
snore , snored , snorer , snorers , snores , snoring

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Etymology

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Old English snoran, from snor 'a noise, a hissing, a hissing or whistling sound', probably imitative.

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Trivia

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1. Snoring affects about half of all adults at some point in their lives.

2. Snoring can be a sign of underlying health conditions, such as sleep apnea.

3. Some animals, such as elephants and hippos, are known to produce loud snoring sounds during their sleep.

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Related Concepts

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1. sleep apnea: A sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep, which can result in loud snoring.

2. remedies: Various methods to reduce or eliminate snoring, such as sleeping position adjustments, weight loss, and the use of specialized devices.

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Culture

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Snoring has been a common theme in literature and art, often used as a symbol of sleep or laziness. In music, snoring sounds have been used as sound effects in various genres.

How to Memorize "snore"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person sleeping deeply with their mouth open, making a loud snoring sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'snore' with the sound of deep, rhythmic breathing during sleep.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'snore' and remember it by associating it with the sound of sleep.

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