wail

Meanings

• verb

  to utter a loud, prolonged cry, especially in grief or pain

  - "She wailed in despair when she heard the news."
  - "The baby wailed for hours before finally falling asleep."

• noun

  a loud, prolonged cry of grief or pain

  - "The sound of the wail could be heard from a block away."
  - "The mourners at the funeral let out a collective wail."

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Pronunciation

1. /weɪl/
   
   
   
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2. /weɪl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wail
ail , mail , pail , tail

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Variants

List of all variants of wail that leads to same result
wail , wailed , wailer , wailers , wailing , wails

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Etymology

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Old English wealan, waelian; akin to wean ‘to cry out, howl, lament’

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Trivia

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1. The term ‘wail’ is also used in meteorology to describe a long, low-pitched sound produced by certain types of thunderstorms.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that a wail can call forth the spirits of the dead.

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Related Concepts

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1. lament: A long, mournful expression of grief or sadness, often in poetry or music.

2. mourning: The expression of grief or sadness following a loss, often including rituals and traditions.

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Culture

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In various cultures, a wail is a communal expression of grief or sadness. In some traditions, a wail can be a significant part of funeral rites.

How to Memorize "wail"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone crying out in pain or grief. Imagine the sound and emotion behind the wail.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a loud, prolonged cry. Think of the sound of a baby crying or someone expressing intense emotion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic ‘Weep And Let It Out Loudly’ to remember the meaning of wail.

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