bellow

/'belou/
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bellow

The bull bellowed loudly in the pasture.

Definition
  1. Verb:

    • To make a deep, loud cry or roar, typically like that of a large animal such as a bull.
    • To shout something very loudly and powerfully, often in anger or pain, and without restraint.
  2. Noun:

    • A deep, loud roar or cry, such as that made by a bull or a large animal.
    • A very loud, unrestrained shout or utterance made by a person.
Usage Examples
  • Verb:

    • The angry bull bellowed in the field.
    • The sergeant bellowed orders at the new recruits.
    • He bellowed in pain when he stubbed his toe.
  • Noun:

    • A terrifying bellow echoed from the forest.
    • His bellow of rage could be heard throughout the office.
Advanced Usage
  • "to bellow out": To shout or roar something loudly and clearly.
    • The commander bellowed out the instructions over the noise of the engine.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bellower (noun): A person or thing that bellows.
  • Bellowing (noun/adj): The act or sound of bellowing; making a bellow.
    • The constant bellowing of the cattle.
Synonyms
  • Verb: Roar, shout, yell, howl, thunder, bawl.
  • Noun: Roar, shout, yell, howl, cry.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Bellow out: (See "Advanced Usage" above).
Related Idioms
bellow

The bull bellowed loudly in the pasture.

Noun
  1. United States author (born in Canada) whose novels influenced American literature after World War II (1915-2005)
  2. a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
    • his bellow filled the hallway
Verb
  1. make a loud noise, as of animal
    • The bull bellowed
  2. shout loudly and without restraint