mew
6 synonyms for mew, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The soft crying sound made by a cat, especially a kitten.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The soft crying sound made by a cat, especially a kitten.
“The kitten gave a tiny mew from under the sofa.”
2. verb
To make this crying sound, like a cat.
“The cat mewed at the door until someone let it in.”
Etymology
From Old English mǣw ("seagull"), though the cat-cry sense developed separately as an imitation of the sound itself.
Full origin of mew →Frequently asked questions
What does “mew” mean?
The word “mew” means the soft crying sound made by a cat, especially a kitten. In plain terms, the sound a cat makes, or (in an old-fashioned sense) to lock something away.
How do you pronounce “mew”?
“Mew” is pronounced MYOO (/ˈmjuː/ in IPA).
How do you use “mew” in a sentence?
Here is “mew” used in a sentence: “The kitten gave a tiny mew from under the sofa.”
What part of speech is “mew”?
Depending on how it is used, “mew” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “mew” come from?
The word “mew” comes from Old English. From Old English mǣw ("seagull"), though the cat-cry sense developed separately as an imitation of the sound itself.
How many meanings does “mew” have?
“Mew” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the soft crying sound made by a cat, especially a kitten.
