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sobbed


Meanings
  • Verb

    To weep or cry loudly and uncontrollably.

    - "After losing the election, the candidate sobbed in front of the press."
    - "The baby sobbed for hours after being given a vaccination."
    - "My friend sobbed in my arms as she told me about her mother's death."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with sobbed
rob , gob , dob , job , nob , hob
Homophones
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  1. Sobbed (en) : Past tense and past participle of the verb 'to sob'

  2. Sobbed (en) : A type of fish


Variants
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sob , sobbed , sobbing , sobs
Etymology
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The word 'sob' is believed to come from the Old English word 'sobban,' which means 'to weep.' The past tense and past participle of the verb 'to sob' is 'sobbed.'


Trivia
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  1. The word 'sob' is also used as a noun to refer to a single loud cry.

  2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to sob in public.

  3. Sobbing can be a sign of emotional vulnerability, but it can also be a sign of strength and courage.


Related Concepts
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  1. Crying: A natural response to emotional stimuli, characterized by the shedding of tears.

  2. Grief: A profound feeling of sadness, particularly in response to loss.


Culture
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The word 'sobbed' is often used in literature and poetry to describe intense emotions, particularly grief and sadness. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet,' Romeo sobs when he learns of Juliet's death.

How to Memorize "sobbed"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize someone crying loudly and uncontrollably. Imagine the sound of sobs and the tears streaming down their face.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'sobbed' with intense emotions, particularly sadness and grief.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'S' in 'sobbed' stands for 'Sadness' and the 'B' stands for 'Bawling.'


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