crow
0 antonyms and opposites of crow, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A large black bird with a harsh, cawing call.
How to use crow
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Etymology
From Old English crāwe, imitating the bird's harsh call — related to the verb "to crow."
Full origin of crow →Frequently asked questions
What does “crow” mean?
The word “crow” means a large black bird with a harsh, cawing call. In plain terms, the black bird, the rooster's call, or (figuratively) bragging loudly about a win.
How do you pronounce “crow”?
“Crow” is pronounced kroh (/kɹoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “crow” in a sentence?
Here is “crow” used in a sentence: “A crow perched on the fence post, watching the field.”
What part of speech is “crow”?
Depending on how it is used, “crow” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “crow” come from?
The word “crow” comes from Old English. From Old English crāwe, imitating the bird's harsh call — related to the verb "to crow.".
Is “crow” a common word?
“Crow” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “crow” have?
“Crow” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large black bird with a harsh, cawing call.
What is the difference between a crow and a raven?
Crows and ravens are both large black birds with harsh calls, but ravens are typically larger, with shaggier throat feathers and a deeper, more guttural call, while crows are smaller with a sharper, more repetitive caw. The dictionary defines crow simply as a large black bird with a harsh, cawing call, without distinguishing it from closely related species like the raven.
What does it mean when a rooster crows?
When a rooster crows, it makes its loud, characteristic call, especially at dawn, a behavior long associated with marking the start of the day. This sense of crow describes a specific bird sound rather than the general cawing of the crow species.
What does it mean to crow about something?
To crow about something means to boast or express triumphant satisfaction, often in a way that others find annoying, such as crowing about a win over a rival. This figurative use likely draws on the proud, loud sound of a rooster's crow at dawn.