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to baw

to baw

9.8
To shout loudly to get someone's attention from far away
  • verb
  • /bɔ/
  • Archaic
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  • He bawed loudly to get everyone's attention.

Examples

  • The coach had to baw instructions across the noisy gym.

  • Don't baw at me!

  • She bawed for help when she saw the fire in the kitchen.

  • During the parade, people would baw to get the attention of their friends.

  • The teacher had to baw to ensure that her voice was heard over the chattering students.

  • When the crowd saw the player in trouble, they began to baw to alert the coach.

  • At the concert, fans would baw for their favorite band to come back on stage.

Synonyms

to call
vsto baw
∞ 1.0

To make a loud sound to get attention

focuses on doing that specifically to be heard or get attention from afar
to yell
vsto baw
∞ 1.0

To shout loudly because you feel strong pain, anger or excitement

tends to be less emotional and more about attracting attention from afar
to call out
vsto baw
152 3.5

To say something loudly so people can hear

covers that announcing use but stresses being heard over distance
to holler
vsto baw
  • Informal
119 6.6

To shout loudly to get attention or show strong feeling

is mainly about calling to be heard rather than expressing strong emotion
to exclaim
vsto baw
81 3.4

Say something suddenly and loudly because you feel surprised or excited

is steadier and more about calling to be heard than sudden surprise
to bawl
vsto baw
39 5.9

Cry or shout loudly and without control

focuses on calling to be heard rather than uncontrolled emotion
to roar
vsto baw
31 2.7

To say something in a very loud strong voice

is more neutral, aimed at making oneself heard rather than force
to shout out
vsto baw
13 4.2

Say something loudly to show strong feeling or get attention

is used more for steady calling to be heard rather than sudden exclamation
to cry
vsto baw
  • Archaic
11 8.2

To call out loud in public to tell news or sell things

is broader, not only public announcements but any call to be heard
to shout over
vsto baw
4 4.0

Speak loudly so others can hear you above noise

is similar but covers calling across distance, not only above noise
to holler out
vsto baw
  • Informal
2 8.0

Shout loudly to get attention or call someone

is the neutral act of calling out to be heard over distance
to boom out
vsto baw
1 5.7

To make a deep loud sound that can be heard far away

is similar in distance aim but not limited to deep or resonant sound
to blare out
vsto baw
1 4.3

Make a very loud sound to get people's attention

is the simpler action of calling out to be heard over distance
to holla at
vsto baw
  • US
1 9.9

Shout or call to get someone's attention

is more general, used both for calling to people and for distance
to hollo
vsto baw
  • Archaic
9.9

To call out loudly to get attention or greet someone

is similar but more general, for attracting attention or being heard over distance
to hallo
vsto baw
  • UK
4.9

To call out loudly to get someone's attention from a distance

is the neutral action of calling to be heard over a distance
to woop
vsto baw
  • Informal
8.2

To shout loudly to show joy or excitement

is used more neutrally to call out for hearing or notice
to yawp
vsto baw
9.9

Make a loud, rough sound like a shout to show anger or complaint

is more neutral and usually aims simply to attract attention over distance

Antonyms

silence
660 2.0

A period with no sound or speech

to whisper
586 1.0

To speak very quietly using only breath so one person can hear

How Loud

to bellow
39 4.7
to baw
  • Archaic
9.8
to shout
644 1.0
to call
∞ 1.0
to say
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

baw infinitive
bawing present participle
baws third person singular
bawed past
bawed past participle

Etymology

Baw meaning to shout or call out loudly comes from the same idea as bawl — making a strong, noisy call to be heard. That's why to baw across a field or room is to shout loudly to get someone's attention.