haw
1 antonym for haw — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — The small red fruit of the hawthorn tree.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The small red fruit of the hawthorn tree.
“Birds strip the hedgerow of haws by late autumn.”
2. intj
A command given to a horse or other draft animal to turn left.
“The driver called "haw!" and the oxen swung left.”
Opposites
Antonyms
How to use haw
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hem and haw
hawthorn haws
Etymology
The fruit sense comes from Old English haga, related to "hedge"; the hesitation sound and turn command are separate, older interjections imitating natural sounds.
Full origin of haw →Frequently asked questions
What does “haw” mean?
The word “haw” means the small red fruit of the hawthorn tree. In plain terms, mainly the berry of the hawthorn bush, or a hesitating sound (as in "hem and haw").
How do you pronounce “haw”?
“Haw” is pronounced haw (/hɔː/ in IPA).
How do you use “haw” in a sentence?
Here is “haw” used in a sentence: “Birds strip the hedgerow of haws by late autumn.”
What part of speech is “haw”?
Depending on how it is used, “haw” can be a noun and an intj.
Where does the word “haw” come from?
The word “haw” comes from Old English. The fruit sense comes from Old English haga, related to "hedge"; the hesitation sound and turn command are separate, older interjections imitating natural sounds.
How many meanings does “haw” have?
“Haw” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the small red fruit of the hawthorn tree.
