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单词 bellowed
释义

bellow

verb

bel·​low ˈbe-(ˌ)lō How to pronounce bellow (audio)
bellowed; bellowing; bellows

intransitive verb

1
: to make the loud deep hollow sound characteristic of a bull
2
: to shout in a deep voice

transitive verb

: bawl
bellows the orders
bellow noun

Synonyms

  • boom
  • growl
  • roar
  • thunder
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Example Sentences

He bellowed at her to come over at once. He was bellowing into the phone, giving orders to one of his employees. The sergeant was bellowing orders.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English belwen, from Old English bylgian; akin to Old English & Old High German bellan to roar

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Kids Definition

bellow 1 of 2

verb

bel·​low ˈbe-lō How to pronounce bellow (audio)
bellowed; bellowing
1
: to shout in a deep voice
He bellowed for them to stop.
2
: to make a deep and loud sound
The bull dashed up and down the field, bellowing so hard that smoke came out of his nostrils. Astrid Lindgren, Pippi Longstocking

bellow

2 of 2

noun

: a loud deep sound
an angry bellow

Biographical Definition

Bellow

biographical name

Bel·​low ˈbe-(ˌ)lō How to pronounce Bellow (audio)
Saul 1915–2005 American (Canadian-born) writer

bellowed

verb

past tense of bellow
1
as in roared
to make a long loud deep noise or cry the cow bellowed for her calf

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • roared
  • growled
  • thundered
  • screamed
  • rumbled
  • boomed
  • cried
  • shouted
  • yelled
  • shrieked
  • screeched
  • grumbled
  • hollered
  • blared
  • banged
  • wailed
  • hooted
  • howled
  • squalled
  • rolled
  • pealed
  • whooped
  • bawled
  • blasted
  • belled
  • yowled
  • caterwauled
  • called

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • whispered
  • grunted
  • muttered
  • mumbled
  • murmured
  • mouthed
  • squeaked
  • whimpered
  • mewled
  • puled
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2
as in shouted
to speak so as to be heard at a distance a drill instructor bellowing orders at new recruits during basic training

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • shouted
  • yelled
  • hollered
  • cried
  • screamed
  • thundered
  • roared
  • called
  • vociferated
  • bayed
  • bawled
  • hallooed
  • shrilled
  • shrieked
  • screeched
  • holloed
  • whooped
  • sounded off
  • wailed
  • crowed
  • squeaked
  • howled
  • squealed
  • yowled
  • hailed
  • caterwauled
  • ululated
  • spoke up
  • spoke out
  • yawped
  • yauped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • whispered
  • muttered
  • murmured
  • mumbled
  • breathed
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