bleat
Bleat (noun) means the cry a sheep or goat makes. Example: “The lamb's bleat carried across the field.”
How to use bleat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe sound sheep make, or (used about people) whiny, ineffective complaining.
Word forms
bleated past tense, bleats plural, bleats singular
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The lamb's _____ carried across the field.
Etymology
From Old English "blǣtan," an imitation of the sound sheep and goats make.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for bleat
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What does “bleat” mean?
The word “bleat” means the cry a sheep or goat makes. In plain terms, the sound sheep make, or (used about people) whiny, ineffective complaining.
How do you pronounce “bleat”?
“Bleat” is pronounced BLEET (/ˈbliːt/ in IPA).
How do you use “bleat” in a sentence?
Here is “bleat” used in a sentence: “The lamb's bleat carried across the field.”
What part of speech is “bleat”?
Depending on how it is used, “bleat” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “bleat” come from?
The word “bleat” comes from Old English. From Old English "blǣtan," an imitation of the sound sheep and goats make.
How many meanings does “bleat” have?
“Bleat” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the cry a sheep or goat makes.