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coughs

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈkɔfs// UK //kˈɒfz// coughs

n. the sounds or acts of pushing air out of your throat suddenly because you are sick. You often have these when you have a cold or the flu.

n. plural form of the sudden, audible expulsion of air from the lungs, typically as a reflex to clear the airways of irritants or mucus.


SIMPLE

He covers his mouth when he coughs.

CONTEXTUAL

The teacher noticed several loud coughs coming from the back of the classroom during the exam.

COMPLEX

Persistent coughs that last for more than a few weeks should be evaluated by a medical professional to rule out underlying respiratory conditions.

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Usage

Plural form of the noun; takes a plural verb when acting as the subject.

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