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coughing vs cough

cough vs coughing

coughing and cough both are nouns.

coughing is not a verb while cough is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
coughing Yes No No No
cough Yes No Yes No
As nouns, coughing and cough are synonyms defined as:
  • coughing and cough: a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis
coughing (noun) cough (noun)
a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis
coughing (verb) cough (verb)
exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion
Difference between coughing and cough

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