Word: Meows
1. Parts of Speech: Verb
2. Definitions: (1) To make the sound of a cat; (2) To speak or complain in a high-pitched voice
3. Pronunciations: (US: /miːaʊz/; UK: /mjɑʊz/)
4. Origin and Usage: The word "meows" is derived from the sound that cats make. It is commonly used to describe the sound that cats make when they are communicating with humans or other cats. It is also used to describe the sound that humans make when they imitate the sound of a cat. The word "meows" is often used in childrens books and cartoons to portray cats. It is also used in everyday conversation to describe the sound of a cat or to describe someone who is complaining in a high-pitched voice.
5. Synonyms: (1) Mews, purrs, yowls; (2) Whines, gripes, grumbles
6. Related Words: Purr, growl, miaow, yowls, mewls
7. Example Sentences:
- She loves it when her cat meows to her.
- The cat meowed loudly when it saw its owner.
- He meowed like a cat to get her attention.
- She always meows when shes hungry.
- The baby meowed like a cat when it wanted attention.
- She meows about everything, even the smallest things.
- He meows in a high-pitched voice when hes upset.