How Do You Spell SOBBED?

Pronunciation: [sˈɒbd] (IPA)

The word "sobbed" is spelled with a double "b" at the end because the vowel before the final consonant is short. The sound of the vowel in this word is represented by the IPA symbol /ɒ/ in British English and /ɑ/ in American English. The "b" sound is represented by the symbol /b/. The word means to cry or weep audibly with gasping breath, and is often used to describe a strong expression of emotion.

SOBBED Meaning and Definition

  1. Sobbed is a verb that refers to the act of crying or weeping audibly and uncontrollably, usually accompanied by convulsive heaving or gasping. It is an intense manifestation of sorrow, grief, or emotional distress that often involves releasing one’s emotions through a series of deep and noisy breaths or accompanied by a distinctive sound.

    When an individual sobs, their face may become flushed, their eyes may well up with tears, and their body may shake or tremble due to the intensity of their emotional state. Sobbing is often triggered by a deeply upsetting event, such as the loss of a loved one, a heartbreak, immense sadness, or overwhelming joy.

    Sobbing is a natural emotional response to the overwhelming weight of emotions that a person experiences. It allows for a release of pent-up feelings and can often provide a cathartic and healing effect. When someone sobs, it is often indicative of a profound emotional connection with the source of their distress or happiness.

    The act of sobbing can also be used in a figurative sense to describe intense laughter or excitement. In this context, sobbing represents an overwhelming emotional reaction that manifests through an outburst of uncontrollable laughter or joy.

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Etymology of SOBBED

The word "sobbed" originated from the Middle English term "sobben", which can be traced back to the Old English word "sōfian". This Old English term meant "to cry out loudly" or "to mourn". Over time, "sobben" evolved to "sobbed" in Middle English, and it has retained its meaning of shedding tears with a distinctive sound or convulsive catching of breath.

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Conjugate verb Sobbed

CONDITIONAL

I would sobbed
you would sobbed
he/she/it would sobbed
we would sobbed
they would sobbed

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be sobbing
you would be sobbing
he/she/it would be sobbing
we would be sobbing
they would be sobbing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have sobbed
you would have sobbed
he/she/it would have sobbed
we would have sobbed
they would have sobbed

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been sobbing
you would have been sobbing
he/she/it would have been sobbing
we would have been sobbing
they would have been sobbing

FUTURE

I will sob
you will sob
he/she/it will sob
we will sob
they will sob

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be sobbing
you will be sobbing
he/she/it will be sobbing
we will be sobbing
they will be sobbing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sobbed
you will have sobbed
he/she/it will have sobbed
we will have sobbed
they will have sobbed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been sobbing
you will have been sobbing
he/she/it will have been sobbing
we will have been sobbing
they will have been sobbing

IMPERATIVE

you sob
we let´s sob

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to sob

PAST

I sobbed
you sobbed
he/she/it sobbed
we sobbed
they sobbed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was sobbing
you were sobbing
he/she/it was sobbing
we were sobbing
they were sobbing

PAST PARTICIPLE

sobbed

PAST PERFECT

I had sobbed
you had sobbed
he/she/it had sobbed
we had sobbed
they had sobbed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been sobbing
you had been sobbing
he/she/it had been sobbing
we had been sobbing
they had been sobbing

PRESENT

I sob
you sob
he/she/it sobs
we sob
they sob

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am sobbing
you are sobbing
he/she/it is sobbing
we are sobbing
they are sobbing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

sobbing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sobbed
you have sobbed
he/she/it has sobbed
we have sobbed
they have sobbed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been sobbing
you have been sobbing
he/she/it has been sobbing
we have been sobbing
they have been sobbing

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