Definitions
Bald is an adjective that describes someone or something with little or no hair on their head.
Example
He started to go bald in his early twenties.
Example
The eagle's head was bald and smooth.
Bawled is a verb that means to shout or cry out loudly, often in a way that expresses strong emotion such as anger or distress.
Example
The coach bawled at the team for their poor performance.
Example
The baby bawled all night long.
Balled is a verb that means to form into a ball or a rounded shape.
Example
The balled-up socks were tucked into the drawer.
Example
She balled her fists in anger.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
To remember the difference between these homophones, associate bald with 'hairless', bawled with 'shouted' and balled with 'rounded shape'.
Remember this!
Remember, bald refers to having little or no hair, bawled means shouted loudly, and balled means formed into a rounded shape.
