bellow

Meanings

• Verb

  To speak or shout loudly and forcefully.

  - "He bellowed orders to his soldiers."
  - "The crowd began to bellow in protest."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɛloʊ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bellow
yellow , mellow , ellow , fellow , follow , mellow

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Homophones

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1. Bellow (English) : A deep, loud, prolonged sound, especially that of an animal or a large bell.
   

2. Bellow (Scottish Gaelic) : A large, deep-bodied fish, especially a porpoise.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of bellow that leads to same result
bellow , bellowed , bellowing , bellows , Bellow , Saul Bellow

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Forms

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belows, belowed, belowing

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Etymology

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Old English belgan, belgan meaning to shout or bawl.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bellow' comes from the Old English word 'belgan', which means 'to shout' or 'to bawl'.

2. In music, a 'bellow' can refer to a deep, resonant vocal tone.

3. The largest porpoise, the Beluga whale, is also known as the 'sea cow' or the 'white whale'. This animal is sometimes referred to as a 'bellow' in Scottish Gaelic.

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Related Concepts

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1. Roar: A loud, deep, and intense sound, similar to a bellow, often made by animals.

2. Shout: A loud utterance of words, often made in excitement, anger, or to communicate over a distance.

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Culture

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In literature, 'bellow' has been used to describe the loud, forceful speech of characters, often in times of anger or passion. In music, the term 'bellow' can refer to a deep, resonant vocal tone.

How to Memorize "bellow"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person speaking loudly and forcefully.
   - Imagine a deep, resonant sound, like a bell or an animal's roar.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bellow' with the image of a loudspeaker or a megaphone.
   - Think of a lion's roar or a deep, resonant voice when you hear the word 'bellow'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'bellow' by associating it with the word 'yellow' - 'Bellow' starts with the same letter as 'yellow', and 'yellow' is a loud color.

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