Foundation level · Year 4 · free
howl
verb · Say it: HOWL
What it means
Foundationto make a long, loud, wailing cry, like a wolf or strong wind
The wind howled around the house all night during the storm.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- bay
- cry
- wail
- yowl
More examples
- Our dog howls along whenever Sam practises the recorder.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English 'houlen', imitating the sound of the cry.
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