cough (n.)
a sudden noise from the throat
Examples
- She has a bad cough.
Key rules
- A cough is a sudden noise made from the throat
- Have a cough, a bad cough, a dry cough
- Cough can also be a verb
Common mistakes
- She has a cough bad → She has a bad cough
Use cases
- Describing illness
- Symptoms
- Pharmacy advice
💡 Tip: Cough and cold often go together; a persistent cough needs a doctor.