sough

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /saʊ/, /sʌf/

Verb

sough (soughs, present participle soughing; past and past participle soughed)

1. To make a soft rustling or murmuring sound.

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:sough

Noun

sough (plural soughs)

1. A murmuring sound; rushing, rustling, or whistling sound.
2. A gentle breeze; a waft; a breath.
3. A (deep) sigh.
4. (Scotland, obsolete) A vague rumour.
5. (Scotland, obsolete) A cant or whining mode of speaking, especially in preaching or praying.

Translations

• French: murmure
• Russian: ше́лест

Noun

sough (plural soughs)

1. A small drain; an adit.

Verb

sough (soughs, present participle soughing; past and past participle soughed)

1. To drain.

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