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- [bleet]
- /blit/
- /bliːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bleet]
- /blit/
Definitions of bleated word
- verb without object bleated to utter the cry of a sheep, goat, or calf or a sound resembling such a cry. 1
- verb with object bleated to give forth with or as if with a bleat: He bleated his objections in a helpless rage. 1
- noun bleated the cry of a sheep, goat, or calf. 1
- noun bleated any similar sound: the bleat of distant horns. 1
- verb with object bleated to babble; prate. 0
- noun bleated foolish, complaining talk; babble: I listened to their inane bleat all evening. 0
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Origin of bleated
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English bleten, Old English blǣtan; cognate with Dutch blaten, Old High German blāzen; akin to Latin flēre to weep
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Parts of speech for Bleated
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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bleated popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
bleated usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bleated
verb bleated
- growl — to utter a deep guttural sound of anger or hostility: The dog growled at the mail carrier.
- shout — to call or cry out loudly and vigorously.
- whoop — a loud cry or shout, as of excitement or joy.
- cheer — When people cheer, they shout loudly to show their approval or to encourage someone who is doing something such as taking part in a game.
- holler — to cry aloud; shout; yell: Quit hollering into the phone.
Antonyms for bleated
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