woof
Woof (intj) means used to represent the sound of a dog barking. Example: “The puppy let out a small "woof" when the doorbell rang.”
How to use woof
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly, the sound a dog makes; in weaving, it also refers to the crosswise threads in cloth.
Word forms
woofed past tense, woofed past tense, woofs plural, woofs plural, woofs singular, woofs singular
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The puppy let out a small "_____" when the doorbell rang.
Etymology
The weaving sense comes from Old English owef, related to "weave." The barking sense simply imitates the sound dogs make.
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What does “woof” mean?
The word “woof” means used to represent the sound of a dog barking. In plain terms, most commonly, the sound a dog makes; in weaving, it also refers to the crosswise threads in cloth.
How do you pronounce “woof”?
“Woof” is pronounced woof (/wʊf/ in IPA).
How do you use “woof” in a sentence?
Here is “woof” used in a sentence: “The puppy let out a small "woof" when the doorbell rang.”
What part of speech is “woof”?
Depending on how it is used, “woof” can be an intj and a noun.
Where does the word “woof” come from?
The word “woof” comes from Old English. The weaving sense comes from Old English owef, related to "weave." The barking sense simply imitates the sound dogs make.
How many meanings does “woof” have?
“Woof” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: used to represent the sound of a dog barking.
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