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sniffle

/ˈsnɪfl/

Meanings
noun
The act, or the sound of sniffling; the condition of having a runny or wet nose, as from a cold or allergies.

Examples :

"I sometimes have a sniffle during allergy season."
medicine physiology disease body sound sensation condition

Related Words

Illustration condition

condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

Illustration pathetic

pathetic adjective

/pəˈθɛtɪk/

Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion.

"The child’s pathetic pleas for forgiveness stirred the young man’s heart."

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sniffling verb

/ˈsnɪflɪŋ/ /ˈsnɪfl̩ɪŋ/

To make a whimpering or sniffing sound when breathing, because of a runny nose.

"Sonia sniffled a little, and her eyes were puffy and wet."

Illustration whimpering

whimpering verb

/ˈwɪmpərɪŋ/ /ˈhwɪmpərɪŋ/

To cry or sob softly and intermittently.

"The lonely puppy began to whimper as soon as we left the room."

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because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

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sniffled verb

/ˈsnɪfəld/ /ˈsnɪfld/

To make a whimpering or sniffing sound when breathing, because of a runny nose.

"Sonia sniffled a little, and her eyes were puffy and wet."

Illustration sometimes

sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

Illustration allergies

allergies noun

[ˈæl.ə.dʒiz] [ˈæl.ɚ.dʒiz]

A disorder of the immune system causing adverse reactions to substances (allergens) not harmful to most and marked by the body's production of histamines and associated with atopy, anaphylaxis, and asthma.

"My son has severe allergies to peanuts, so we always check the ingredients in his school lunch. "

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breathing verb

/ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/

To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.

"The runner was breathing heavily after the long race. "

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allergy noun

[ˈæl.ə.dʒi] [ˈæl.ɚ.dʒi]

A disorder of the immune system causing adverse reactions to substances (allergens) not harmful to most and marked by the body's production of histamines and associated with atopy, anaphylaxis, and asthma.

"My sister has a severe allergy to peanuts, so we always check food labels carefully at restaurants. "

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apology noun

/əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/

An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).

"The CEO made a public apology for the scandal, and promised full cooperation with the authorities."

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sniffing verb

/ˈsnɪfɪŋ/

To make a short, audible inhalation, through the nose, as when smelling something.

"I sniffed the meat to see whether it had gone off."