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Throat

noun
/θroʊt/

Meaning

the passage that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach and lungs; the front part of the neck
the front part of the neck, containing the pharynx and larynx

Example Sentences

He had a sore throat and couldn't speak clearly.

He felt a lump in his throat while speaking.

Synonyms

gullet, neck, pharynx
Entry 1
gullet, neck, pharynx
Entry 2
neck, gullet

Antonyms

none

Collocations

sore throat, clear your throat, throat infection, deep throat
Entry 1
sore throat, clear your throat, throat infection, deep throat
Entry 2
sore throat, clear your throat

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