woof
Beginner (A1)
IPA: /wʊf/
KK: /wʊf/
intransitive verb
Definition
To make a sound like a dog barking.
Example
The dog woofed loudly when it saw the mailman.
Tense Forms
Past: woofed
Past Participle: woofed
Conversation
Did you hear my dog woof last night?
Yeah, I thought something was up!
He always woofs when he sees a squirrel outside.
That's so funny! He must be quite the guard dog.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bark
yelp
howl
Antonyms
silence
murmur
whisper
noun
Definition
A sound made by a dog, often described as a deep bark.
Example
The dog let out a loud woof when it saw the mailman.
Conversation
Did you hear that woof outside?
Yeah, it sounds like a big dog is nearby.
I love how deep that woof was, it was so loud!
Root Explanation
The word 'woof' originates from Old English 'wulf', meaning the sound made by a dog. It is an onomatopoeic term that mimics the barking sound of a dog.
Memory Tip
Think of the sound a dog makes when it barks — 'woof' is a word that directly imitates that sound.
Visually Confused Words
wolof
whoof
woo
unwoof