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- [kaw]
- /kɔ/
- /ˈkɔːɪŋ/
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- [kaw]
- /kɔ/
Definitions of cawing word
- noun cawing harsh cries 3
- noun cawing the harsh, grating cry of the crow, raven, etc. 1
- verb without object cawing to utter this cry or a similar sound. 1
- noun cawing Present participle of caw. 1
- noun cawing The act of producing a caw sound. 0
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Origin of cawing
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; imitative
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Parts of speech for Cawing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cawing 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.
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.
cawing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cawing
verb cawing
- 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.
Antonyms for cawing
verb cawing
- 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.
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