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- [kaw]
- /kɔ/
- /kɔː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kaw]
- /kɔ/
Definitions of caw word
- verb caw When a bird such as a crow or a rook caws, it makes a loud harsh sound. 3
- noun caw the cry of a crow, rook, or raven 3
- verb caw to make this cry 3
- abbreviation CAW Canadian Auto Workers (trade union) 3
- noun caw the harsh, strident cry of a crow or raven 3
- intransitive verb caw to make this sound 3
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Origin of caw
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; imitative
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Caw
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
caw popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
caw usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for caw
verb caw
- quack — a fraudulent or ignorant pretender to medical skill.
- squawk — to utter a loud, harsh cry, as a duck or other fowl when frightened.
- crow — A crow is a large black bird which makes a loud, harsh noise.
- gasp — a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise.
- wheeze — to breathe with difficulty and with a whistling sound: Asthma caused him to wheeze.
noun caw
- groan — a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief: the groans of dying soldiers.
- wail — to utter a prolonged, inarticulate, mournful cry, usually high-pitched or clear-sounding, as in grief or suffering: to wail with pain.
- roar — a loud, deep cry or howl, as of an animal or a person: the roar of a lion.
- outcry — a strong and usually public expression of protest, indignation, or the like.
- whine — to utter a low, usually nasal, complaining cry or sound, as from uneasiness, discontent, peevishness, etc.: The puppies were whining from hunger.
Antonyms for caw
verb caw
- fail — to fall short of success or achievement in something expected, attempted, desired, or approved: The experiment failed because of poor planning.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
noun caw
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- seriousness — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
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