Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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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.