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Meowed: meaning, definitions and examples

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meowed

 

[ miหaสŠd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animal sound

Meowed is the past tense of the verb 'meow', which describes the sound made by cats. This vocalization is often used by domestic cats to communicate with humans and other animals. The sound can vary in pitch and length, indicating different emotions or needs, such as hunger or a desire for attention.

Synonyms

called, meowed again, yowled

Examples of usage

  • The cat meowed loudly for its dinner.
  • She meowed softly, trying to get her owner's attention.
  • After being let in, he meowed at the door.
  • The kitten meowed as it chased its toy.

Translations

Translations of the word "meowed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น miou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคฏเคพเคŠเค‚ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช miau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ miau

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผััƒะบะฝัƒะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ miau

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‹ใƒฃใƒผใจ้ณดใ„ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท miaulรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maullรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท miyavladฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ผ์˜นํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูŠุงูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mลˆoukรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mลˆau

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mijav

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mjรกlma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั‹าฃา“ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ miyavladฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ maullรณ

Etymology

The word 'meow' originates from the late 16th century, likely imitating the distinctive sound of a cat. It is thought to have derived from a combination of various languages' representations of a cat's voice. The onomatopoeic nature captures the essence of feline communication, and its usage has evolved alongside the domestication of cats. Over centuries, the term has become universally recognized in various cultures to describe this specific vocalization of cats. The transition from 'meow' to 'meowed' reflects typical English verb conjugation patterns, indicating an action completed in the past. In literature and pop culture, 'meow' and its variations have often been used to evoke cat-like behavior or personality, further cementing its place in the English lexicon.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,090, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.