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Look at the following set of words and mention what is common to them both in form and meaning. Snuffle snort sniffle snore - English Elective - NCERT

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प्रश्न

Look at the following set of words and mention what is common to them both in form and meaning.

Snuffle

snort

sniffle

snore

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उत्तर

All the words given are different ways of breathing

Snuffle: To breathe noisily due to cold or because of crying

Snort: To breathe air out noisily through the nose to show anger

Sniffle: To breathe air from the nose in a way that makes a sound, especially while crying or on having cold

Snore: To breathe noisily through nose and mouth while sleeping

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पाठ 1.1: The Lament - Language Work [पृष्ठ ९]

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पाठ 1.1 The Lament
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