miaul
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //miˈaʊl//
KK: /mɪˈaʊl/
intransitive verb
Definition
To make a sound like a cat, often used to describe the noise a cat makes when it cries or calls out.
Example
The kitten began to miaul when it was hungry.
Tense Forms
Past: miaulled
Past Participle: miaulled
Conversation
Did you hear the cat miaul last night?
Yeah, it was so loud!
I wonder if it was trying to get someone's attention.
Probably! Cats can be really vocal when they want something.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
mew
caterwaul
yowl
Antonyms
silence
quiet
hush
noun
Definition
The sound made by a cat, often described as a cry or call.
Example
The cat let out a loud miaul when it wanted attention.
Conversation
Did you hear that miaul from the cat outside?
Yeah, it sounds like it's looking for something.
I wonder if it's hungry or just lonely.
Root Explanation
The word 'miaul' originates from the imitation of the sound made by a cat, often represented in English as 'meow'. It reflects the sound that cats make, which is a form of onomatopoeia.
Memory Tip
Think of the sound a cat makes, 'miaul' mimics that sound, helping you remember it refers to a cat's call.
Visually Confused Words
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