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moo

Beginner (A1)

IPA: /muː/

KK: /mu/

intransitive verb
Definition

To make the deep sound that cows produce, often described as a low sound.


Example

The cow began to moo loudly in the field.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear that cow moo earlier?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was so loud!
Sloth A
I love how they moo in the morning, it feels so peaceful.
Sloth B
Absolutely, it's one of the best sounds of the countryside.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bellow
low
call
Antonyms
silence
whisper
murmur
noun
Definition

The sound that a cow makes, often described as a low, deep noise.


Example

The cow let out a loud moo when it saw the farmer.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear that moo from the barn earlier?
Sloth B
Yeah, I did! It sounded like a really happy cow.
Sloth A
I wonder if they're feeding them treats again.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

This word originates from Old English 'mū', which is an imitative word representing the sound made by cows. It refers specifically to the characteristic sound that cows make.

Memory Tip

Imagine the sound a cow makes — 'moo' is a word that directly imitates that sound.

Visually Confused Words
moyo
moxo
moro
mono
momo
moko
mojo
moio
Is this page helpful?
Probably! Those cows always seem to moo when they're excited.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
low
bellow
call
Antonyms
silence
quiet
stillness