Definitions
Bawling is a verb that means to cry or wail loudly and uncontrollably.
Example
The baby was bawling all night.
Example
She started bawling when she heard the news.
Balling is a verb that means to form something into a ball shape by rolling or pressing it together.
Example
The chef was balling the dough to make bread.
Example
He was balling up his socks before putting them in the drawer.
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, think of bawling as crying loudly, which has an 'a' like 'ahh' sound. - For balling, think of forming something into a ball shape, which has an 'all' sound like 'ball'.
Remember this!
Remember, bawling means crying loudly, while balling means forming something into a ball shape.
