Lowed: meaning, definitions and examples

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lowed

 

[ loʊd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Lowed is the past tense of the verb 'low', which means to make a characteristic sound of cattle. This sound is often referred to as mooing. It describes the vocalization made by cows, typically indicating their presence or need for attention.

Synonyms

bellowed, mooed

Examples of usage

  • The cow lowed for its calf.
  • As the sun set, the herd lowed softly.
  • He lowed to call the animals back.
  • She heard the cattle lowing in the distance.

Translations

Translations of the word "lowed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 baixado

🇮🇳 कम किया गया

🇩🇪 gesenkt

🇮🇩 diturunkan

🇺🇦 знижений

🇵🇱 obniżony

🇯🇵 低下された

🇫🇷 abaissé

🇪🇸 bajado

🇹🇷 düşürülmüş

🇰🇷 낮춰진

🇸🇦 مخفض

🇨🇿 snížený

🇸🇰 znižený

🇨🇳 降低的

🇸🇮 znižan

🇮🇸 lánað

🇰🇿 төмендетілген

🇬🇪 დაბალი

🇦🇿 aşağı salınmış

🇲🇽 bajado

Word origin

The word 'low' has its origins in Old English 'hlāwan', which means 'to low, or to moo'. The term can be traced back even further to Proto-Germanic *hlaijōną, which is related to similar terms in other Germanic languages. This word reflects the onomatopoeic nature of the term, associated with the sounds made by cattle. The evolution of the word particularly adapted to describe the unique vocalizations of cows is significant in agricultural contexts, where the relationship between humans and livestock was essential for survival. Its usage in the past tense form 'lowed' indicates the completion of the action, rooted deeply in rural language and culture.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,661, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.