bawl

/bɔːl/ (bre, ipa) · [bˈɔl] /bɔːl/ (ame, ipa) · [bˈɔl] /ˈbȯl/ (ame, mw)

bawl — verb

  • bawlpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • bawlshe / she / it
  • bawledpast simple
  • bawling-ing form

1. to shout as loudly as you can, usually because you are angry, upset, or trying t

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

to shout as loudly as you can, usually because you are angry, upset, or trying to get attention from far away

例句

Hana bawled at the children to get away from the broken window.

From the top of the stairs, Liam bawled that dinner was ready.

bawl + that-clause for reporting shouted speech

同義詞
  • shout

    more general; does not always imply anger or extreme volume

  • yell

    usually sharper and tied to anger or excitement

  • scream

    higher in pitch; often signals fear, pain, or panic

  • holler

    informal; used for calling out to get attention across a distance

反義詞

文法句型

bawl + at + someone

bawl + something (out)

bawl + that-clause

用法筆記

Frequently used with 'at' when the target is a person. Describes shouting that is louder and less controlled than ordinary raised voices.

常見錯誤

❌She bawled softly into her pillow after the argument.
✅She sobbed softly into her pillow after the argument.
💡'Bawl' always means very loud; it cannot describe quiet or gentle sounds.

2. to cry noisily, with sobs and tears that are hard to control, especially because

2.動詞不及物B2
釋義

to cry noisily, with sobs and tears that are hard to control, especially because you are very upset or in pain

例句

Salma's baby bawled all night because of a new tooth coming through.

bawl + all night (duration collocation for prolonged crying)

Sirin bawled on her first morning at nursery, clutching her blanket tightly.

同義詞
  • sob

    quieter and more controlled; often involves shaky breathing

  • wail

    higher-pitched, often associated with grief or mourning

  • weep

    more formal and literary; suggests silent or gentle tears

  • cry

    the general, neutral term; does not specify volume

用法筆記

Subject is frequently a child or infant, but adults can also bawl during moments of extreme distress or grief. Less controlled and louder than ordinary crying.

常見錯誤

❌The sergeant bawled orders at the new soldiers.
✅The sergeant yelled orders at the new soldiers.
💡'Bawl' in the crying sense is about tears and distress, not loud commands. Use 'yell' or 'shout' for loud speech.

bawl — noun