Basic Details
Word: Howling
Part of Speech: Verb (present participle) / Noun
Meaning: To make a long, loud cry or sound, often associated with wolves or strong winds; can also refer to something very loud.
Synonyms: Wailing, screaming, screeching
Antonyms: Whispering, silence
Idioms and Phrases
- Howling at the moon: To engage in foolish behaviour or actions that do not have a purpose. Example: "He was howling at the moon when he decided to paint his car bright pink!"
- Howl of protest: A loud outcry or demonstration against something. Example: "The citizens raised a howl of protest when the new laws were announced."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The wind was howling through the trees, making it sound like a wild animal was nearby.
Example 2: At night, we could hear the wolves howling in the distance, a reminder of nature's wildness.
Example 3: When the crowd heard the band play their favourite song, there was a howling of cheers and applause.
Fun Fact
Did you know that a wolf's howl can travel up to 10 miles in the right conditions? This is how they communicate with their pack across long distances!
Famous Quote
"A howl is a cry full of emotion, a declaration of existence." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "howling" mean?
a) To speak quietly
b) To make a loud cry
c) To sit silently
d) To laugh softly
Answer: b) To make a loud cry
2. Which of these is a synonym of "howling"?
a) Whispering
b) Screaming
c) Clapping
d) Dancing
Answer: b) Screaming
3. Which word is an antonym of "howling"?
a) Wailing
b) Howling
c) Silence
d) Cheering
Answer: c) Silence
4. Which sentence uses "howling" correctly?
a) The cat was howling softly.
b) The crowd began howling when their team scored a goal.
c) The dog howled a happy tune.
d) All of the above.
Answer: b) The crowd began howling when their team scored a goal.
5. What does the idiom "howling at the moon" mean?
a) To sing a song
b) To behave foolishly
c) To be very happy
d) To sleep soundly
Answer: b) To behave foolishly
