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Express vs Sigh - What's the difference?

express | sigh | Related terms |

Express is a related term of sigh.


In lang=en terms the difference between express and sigh

is that express is to press, squeeze out (especially said of milk) while sigh is to express by sighs; to utter in or with sighs.

As nouns the difference between express and sigh

is that express is a mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly or express can be (obsolete) the action of conveying some idea using words or actions; communication, expression while sigh is a deep and prolonged audible inspiration or respiration of air, as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.

As verbs the difference between express and sigh

is that express is (senseid) to convey or communicate; to make known or explicit while sigh is to inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like.

As an adjective express

is (not comparable) moving or operating quickly, as a train not making local stops.

As an interjection sigh is

an expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like, often used in casual written contexts.

Reveal vs Sigh - What's the difference?

reveal | sigh | Related terms |

Reveal is a related term of sigh.


In lang=en terms the difference between reveal and sigh

is that reveal is to communicate that which could not be known or discovered without divine or supernatural instruction while sigh is to express by sighs; to utter in or with sighs.

As nouns the difference between reveal and sigh

is that reveal is the outer side of a window or door frame; the jamb while sigh is a deep and prolonged audible inspiration or respiration of air, as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.

As verbs the difference between reveal and sigh

is that reveal is to uncover; to show and display that which was hidden while sigh is to inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like.

As an interjection sigh is

an expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like, often used in casual written contexts.

Speak vs Sigh - What's the difference?

speak | sigh | Related terms |

Speak is a related term of sigh.


In lang=en terms the difference between speak and sigh

is that speak is to produce a sound; to sound while sigh is to express by sighs; to utter in or with sighs.

In archaic|lang=en terms the difference between speak and sigh

is that speak is (archaic) to address; to accost; to speak to while sigh is (archaic) to utter sighs over; to lament or mourn over.

As verbs the difference between speak and sigh

is that speak is to communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud while sigh is to inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like.

As nouns the difference between speak and sigh

is that speak is language, jargon, or terminology used uniquely in a particular environment or group or speak can be (dated) a low class bar, a speakeasy while sigh is a deep and prolonged audible inspiration or respiration of air, as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.

As an interjection sigh is

an expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like, often used in casual written contexts.

Rustle vs Sigh - What's the difference?

rustle | sigh |


In lang=en terms the difference between rustle and sigh

is that rustle is to steal (cattle or other livestock) while sigh is to express by sighs; to utter in or with sighs.

As nouns the difference between rustle and sigh

is that rustle is a soft crackling sound similar to the movement of leaves while sigh is a deep and prolonged audible inspiration or respiration of air, as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.

As verbs the difference between rustle and sigh

is that rustle is (ergative) to move (something) with a soft crackling sound while sigh is to inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like.

As an interjection sigh is

an expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like, often used in casual written contexts.

Sigh vs Sy - What's the difference?

sigh | sy |


As a noun sigh

is a deep and prolonged audible inspiration or respiration of air, as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.

As a verb sigh

is to inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like.

As an interjection sigh

is an expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like, often used in casual written contexts.

As a symbol sy is

the iso 3166-1 two-letter (alpha-2) code for syrian arab republic.

Hi vs Sigh - What's the difference?

hi | sigh |


As verbs the difference between hi and sigh

is that hi is to call while sigh is to inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like.

As a noun sigh is

a deep and prolonged audible inspiration or respiration of air, as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.

As an interjection sigh is

an expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like, often used in casual written contexts.

Yawn vs Sigh - What's the difference?

yawn | sigh |


As verbs the difference between yawn and sigh

is that yawn is to open the mouth widely and take a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired and sometimes accompanied by pandiculation while sigh is to inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like.

As nouns the difference between yawn and sigh

is that yawn is the action of yawning; opening the mouth widely and taking a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired while sigh is a deep and prolonged audible inspiration or respiration of air, as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.

As an interjection sigh is

an expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like, often used in casual written contexts.

Sidle vs Sigh - What's the difference?

sidle | sigh |


As nouns the difference between sidle and sigh

is that sidle is a sideways movement while sigh is a deep and prolonged audible inspiration or respiration of air, as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.

As verbs the difference between sidle and sigh

is that sidle is to move sideways while sigh is to inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like.

As an interjection sigh is

an expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like, often used in casual written contexts.

Happy vs Sigh - What's the difference?

happy | sigh |


As an adjective happy

is experiencing the effect of favourable fortune; having the feeling arising from the consciousness of well-being or of enjoyment; enjoying good of any kind, as peace, tranquillity, comfort; contented; joyous.

As a noun sigh is

a deep and prolonged audible inspiration or respiration of air, as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.

As a verb sigh is

to inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like.

As an interjection sigh is

an expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like, often used in casual written contexts.

Sigh vs Shy - What's the difference?

sigh | shy |


In lang=en terms the difference between sigh and shy

is that sigh is to express by sighs; to utter in or with sighs while shy is to throw sideways with a jerk; to fling.

As nouns the difference between sigh and shy

is that sigh is a deep and prolonged audible inspiration or respiration of air, as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing while shy is an act of throwing.

As verbs the difference between sigh and shy

is that sigh is to inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like while shy is to avoid due to timidness or caution.

As an interjection sigh

is an expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like, often used in casual written contexts.

As an adjective shy is

easily frightened; timid.

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