ough can make the sound as in tough, or enough but also the sound as in bough or plough. It makes a different sound again in thought or bought, and again in cough!
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cough |
She had a terrible cough.
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plough
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Plough the fields before sowing the seed.
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dough |
We need to knead the dough to make bread.
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nought |
Nought means nothing.
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tough |
This meat is far too tough to eat.
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thought |
I thought you'd be ready by now.
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ought |
You really ought to see that film.
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bought |
He bought me a huge bunch of flowers.
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brought |
The lost child was brought back home.
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fought |
The swordsmen fought a duel.
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rough |
The path was rough and rocky.
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though |
Even though he was tired he kept running.
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although |
Although it was raining, the children still wanted to go out to play.
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thorough |
This room needs a thorough clean.
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borough |
A borough is a large town or district.
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bough |
The bird sat on the bough.
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through |
He kicked the ball through the window.
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drought |
A drought is a long period of time with no rain.
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enough |
A dozen eggs will be enough.
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trough |
The farmer put the pigs' food into the trough.
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