English Word · Intermediate
heaves
A period of retching
Pronunciation: /hiːvz/
Meaning
A period of retching.
Example
I have the dry heaves, I rather just throw up and get it over with.
I have the dry heaves, I rather just throw up and get it over with.
Practice tips
- Practice heaves out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.