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hooted

/ˈhuːtɪd/

Meanings
  • The sound made by an owl or other bird.

    - "The forest was filled with the hooting of owls."
    - "The hooted call of the barn owl was a welcome sound for farmers."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with hooted
oot , scoot , moot , suet , beet , seat , meat
Homophones
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  1. hooted () : The sound made by an owl or other bird.

  2. hooted (English) : To shout or cry out loudly.


Variants
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hoot , hooted , hooting , hoots
Forms
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Etymology
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The word 'hooted' is derived from the Old English word 'hudian', which means 'to cry out or shout'. Over time, the word 'hooted' came to be used specifically to describe the sound made by an owl or other bird.


Related Concepts
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  1. Owl calls: Owl calls are the sounds made by various species of owls. These calls serve a number of functions, including communication between owls, attracting prey, and warning other animals of potential danger. Owl calls can be divided into several categories based on their distinctive characteristics. For example, some owl calls are described as being 'hoots', which are single, loud, and distinct calls. Other owl calls are described as being 'screeches', which are high-pitched and piercing calls. Still other owl calls are described as being 'whinnies', which are soft and rhythmic calls. Overall, owl calls are an fascinating aspect of owl biology, and they continue to captivate and intrigue researchers and nature enthusiasts alike.


Culture
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[{"term"=>"Hooting in literature", "description"=>"Hooting is a sound that has been used in literature to describe the sounds made by various animals, particularly owls. For example, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, the character Boo Radley is described as making a hooting sound when he leaves gifts for the children in the neighborhood. In this way, hooting serves as a literary device that helps to create a sense of mystery and intrigue in the story."}]

How to Memorize "hooted"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine the sound of an owl hooting in the forest at night. Visualize the forest, the trees, and the night sky. Close your eyes and listen to the sound of the owl hooting in your mind. Repeat this process several times until you can visualize and hear the sound of an owl hooting clearly in your mind.

  2. associate

    - Think of a situation where you have heard the sound of an owl hooting in the forest at night. Associate this sound with the image of the forest, the trees, and the night sky. Repeat this process several times until you can strongly associate the sound of an owl hooting with the image of the forest, the trees, and the night sky in your mind.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the following mnemonic to help remember the sound of an owl hooting: 'How Owls Hoot Heavily Over Hills.' This mnemonic uses the words 'How', 'Owls', 'Hoot', 'Heavily', 'Over', 'Hills' to help remember the sound of an owl hooting. Repeat this mnemonic several times until you can remember the sound of an owl hooting using this mnemonic.


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