howl


Definition: Meaning of, howl in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / haʊl /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
howl howled howled
Present Participle Third Person Singular
howling howls
  1. [intransitive] if a dog, WOLF, or other animal howls, it makes a long loud sound [↪  bark]
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  2. [intransitive] to make a long loud cry because you are unhappy, angry, or in pain, or because you are amused or excited
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  3. [intransitive and transitive] to shout or demand something angrily
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  4. [intransitive] if the wind howls, it makes a loud high sound as it blows
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Word Forms:
Singular Plural
howl howls
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  1. a long loud sound made by a dog, WOLF, or other animal [↪  bark]
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  2. a loud cry or shout showing pain, anger, happiness
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  3. a loud high sound made by the wind blowing
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howl used in phrasal verbs

  • howl down (phrasal verb)
    1. to stop someone from speaking or being heard by shouting loudly and angrily
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