Meaning of the word hoarse in English

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hoarse

US /hɔːrs/
UK /hɔːs/

Adjective

(of a person's voice) sounding rough and harsh, typically as the result of a sore throat or shouting

Example:
Her voice was hoarse from shouting at the concert.
He woke up with a hoarse cough.
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