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hiccuped

/ˈhɪkʌpt/ /ˈhɪkʌpɪd/

Meanings
verb
To produce a hiccup; have the hiccups.

Examples :

"After drinking her juice too quickly, the little girl hiccuped loudly. "
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Illustration excuse

excuse noun

/ɪkˈskjuːz/ /ɪkˈskjus/ /ɛkˈskjuːz/ /ɛkˈskjus/

Explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgment; a plea offered in extenuation of a fault.

"My brother offered an excuse for being late, saying his bus was delayed. "

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

Illustration quickly

quickly adverb

/ˈkwɪkli/

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

Illustration abortive

abortive noun

/əˈbɔː.tɪv/ /əˈbɔɹ.tɪv/

That which is born or brought forth prematurely; an abortion.

"The doctor said the baby's abortive was a tragic event. "

Illustration morning

morning noun

/ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/

The part of the day from dawn to noon.

"The morning classes at school begin at 8:00 a.m. "

Illustration little

little noun

/ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ /ˈlɪtl̩/

A small amount.

"Can I try a little of that sauce?"

Illustration sputtered

sputtered verb

/ˈspʌtərd/ /ˈspʌtəd/

To emit saliva or spit from the mouth in small, scattered portions, as in rapid speaking.

"The angry man sputtered insults as he stormed away from the argument. "

Illustration loudly

loudly adverb

/ˈlaʊdli/

In a loud manner; at a high volume.

"He spoke loudly so that his brother could hear him from across the street."

Illustration hiccup

hiccup noun

/ˈhɪkəp/

A spasm of the diaphragm, or the resulting sound.

"There was a loud hiccup from the back of the room and the class erupted in laughter."

Illustration produce

produce verb

/pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ /ˈpɹɒdjuːs/ /ˈpɹoʊ.dus/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The farmer's fields produced a bountiful harvest of tomatoes this year. "

Illustration hiccups

hiccups noun

/ˈhɪkəps/

A spasm of the diaphragm, or the resulting sound.

"There was a loud hiccup from the back of the room and the class erupted in laughter."

Illustration drinking

drinking verb

/ˈdɹɪŋkɪŋ/

To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.

"He drank the water I gave him."