snoring
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈsnɔːrɪŋ/
KK: /snɔrɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The sound made when someone breathes loudly through their nose and mouth while sleeping, often causing a snorting noise.
Example
His snoring kept everyone awake during the night.
Conversation
Did you hear my brother snoring last night?
Yeah, it was pretty loud!
I thought it might keep me awake, but I slept right through it.
Same here! It's kind of funny how loud it can get.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
snort
grumble
growl
Antonyms
silence
calm
quiet
verb
Definition
The action of making a loud noise while sleeping, often due to blocked airways.
Example
He was snoring so loudly that it kept everyone awake.
Tense Forms
Past: snored
Past Participle: snored
Conversation
Did you hear me snoring last night?
Yeah, it was pretty loud!
I didn't even realize I was snoring.
Root Explanation
Snoring originates from Old English 'snōringe', which means the act of snoring or making a noise while sleeping. The word describes the sound produced during sleep when the airways are partially obstructed.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word 'snōringe' that describes the noise made while sleeping — that's why snoring refers to that sound.
Visually Confused Words
unsnoring
souring
sorning
soaring
shoring
scoring
unboring
swording