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runny nose

 

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Runny Nose

Description:

A runny nose is a condition where there is an excessive discharge of mucus from the nasal passages. It is typically caused by allergies, irritants, or viral infections like the common cold.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: The person experiences a runny nose during allergy season.
  • Adjective: He had a runny nose and couldn't stop sneezing.

Possible Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

A runny nose refers to the symptom of excessive nasal discharge.

Example sentences:

1. Every time he catches a cold, he develops a runny nose.

2. She constantly sniffles and wipes her runny nose with a tissue.

Sense 2:

Describes something as having a consistency similar to liquid, like the mucus from a runny nose.

Example sentences:

1. The sauce had a runny nose consistency, which made it difficult to pour onto the plate.

2. I accidentally squeezed the toothpaste tube too hard, and it came out in a runny nose-like manner.

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