What is the meaning of sigh?

noun

  • An utterance made by exhaling audibly.
  • A sound like a person sighing.
    • usage: "she heard the sigh of the wind in the trees"

verb

  • Heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily.
    • usage: "She sighed sadly"
  • Utter with a sigh. .
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