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bel·low

bellow

 
 
pronunciation:
be lo
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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part of speech: verb
inflections: bellows, bellowing, bellowed
definition 1: to make the deep, loud cry of a bull.
similar words:
moo, roar
definition 2: to shout loudly and with a deep tone.
Our father bellowed at us to stop fighting.
synonyms:
cry, holler, roar, shout, yell
similar words:
bawl, clamor, rumble, whoop
definition 3: to say loudly and powerfully.
"Close the door!" he bellowed.
synonyms:
shout
similar words:
bawl, blare, exclaim, holler, howl
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part of speech: noun
definition: an act or sound of bellowing.
The yak's bellow scared us.
synonyms:
roar
similar words:
bawl, cry, holler, shout, yell
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derivation: bellower (n.)