Crossword answer · 4 letters
Sobs definition and meaning
sobz · plural noun; present-tense verb
SOBS
What does Sobs mean?
Sobs can mean bursts of crying with broken breaths, or cries in that manner.
What does SOBS mean in a crossword?
SOBS answers the reviewed clue “Breaks down.” The phrasal verb has several senses, and this answer selects an emotional reaction.
Why is SOBS useful to learn?
“Her sobs stopped” uses a plural noun; “she sobs” uses a singular-subject verb. The same final S has a different grammatical function.
Common clue patterns
- Broken bursts of crying
- Cries with catching breaths
- Weeps convulsively
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
SOBS differs from SOBBED, which is past tense. It suggests a particular interrupted manner of crying, not every quiet tear.