Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: sob
IPA transcription: [s'ɑb]
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: sob
    Meaning: weep convulsively; "He was sobbing inconsolably"
Usage examples
  • Was that a sob?
  • Tom paused, and choked back a sob.
  • In the night I have heard the oak sob.
  • "No, no," exclaimed Miss Baker, ready to sob.
  • "I can't help feeling badly," said Grace, with a sob.
  • "Oh!" With a strangled sob Jimmy quickly left the room.
  • You know...." He could not go on; there was a sob in his throat.
  • The youth began to sob, and stammered out: 'I--I hardly know how to tell you!
  • The girl was startled to hear him sob and to see tears starting from his eyes.
  • Then the lad flew at her and tore her to bits, and the Princess began to cry and sob.