Meaning Of The Word Sigh

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sigh
verb: When you sigh, you let out a deep breath, as a way of expressing feelings such as disappointment, tiredness, or pleasure.

sigh in American English
to take in and let out a long, deep, audible breath, esp. in expressing sorrow, relief, fatigue, longing, etc.
intransitive verb: to let out one's breath audibly, as from sorrow, weariness, or relief
noun: the act or sound of sighing
transitive verb: to express or utter with a sigh

sigh in British English
noun: the act or sound of sighing
verb: to draw in and exhale audibly a deep breath as an expression of weariness, despair, relief, etc

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