sneeze

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Synonyms 1.4.2 Translations 1.5 See also

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[edit] Pronunciation

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• Rhymes: -iːz

[edit] Etymology

Old English fneosan

The combination of the rarity of the “fn” beginning and the visual similarity of an f and ſ, the long s ultimately turned “fneeze” into “sneeze”.

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to sneeze (third-person singular simple present sneezes, present participle sneezing, simple past and past participle sneezed)

1. To expel air as a reflex induced by an irritation in the nose.

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• (medicine) sternutate

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[edit] Noun

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sneeze (plural sneezes)

1. An act of sneezing.

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• (medicine) sternutation
• (medicine) ptarmus

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• bless you