hoarse
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- pronunciation:
- hors
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
hoarser, hoarsest |
| definition 1: |
having a rough and weak sound because of illness or too much use.
His voice was hoarse after giving a long speech.- synonyms:
- gruff, husky
- similar words:
- cracked, grating, harsh, rough
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| definition 2: |
having such a voice.
He was hoarse after yelling for the dog. |
| derivations: |
hoarsely (adv.), hoarseness (n.) |
The words
hoarse and
horse (an animal) sound alike but have different meanings.