sigh

Definition

Examples

He gave a long sigh when he saw the stack of reports.

Synonyms

• exhaleexpel air
• gaspa short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

Collocations

• Easy sigh deeply
  to sigh deeply, meaning to heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
• Medium a sigh of relief
  referring to a sigh of relief
• Hard heave a heavy sigh
  to heave a heavy sigh, meaning to utter a sound, as with obvious effort
• Very Hard breathe a sigh of relief
  to breathe a sigh of relief, meaning to draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs