/θrəʊt/
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Translation
The front of your neck, and the tube inside it that food and air pass through.
Word origin
From Old English throte, from a root meaning to swell.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- throte
Grammar
Gender
Pluralthroats
Examples
sore .
"A sore throat" hurts when you swallow.
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The throat is inside the neck.
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Water helps a dry throat.
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