Definitions
- Describing a loud and deep shout or roar, often expressing anger or frustration. - Referring to the sound made by a large animal, such as a bull or an elephant. - Talking about a forceful and booming voice or sound that can be heard from a distance.
- Describing a long and mournful cry or wail, often associated with wolves or dogs. - Referring to the sound made by the wind, especially when it is strong or gusty. - Talking about a loud and high-pitched scream or yell, usually expressing fear or pain.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve making loud sounds.
- 2Both can be associated with animals.
- 3Both can express strong emotions.
- 4Both can be heard from a distance.
- 5Both can be used as verbs or nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Tone: Bellow is often associated with anger or frustration, while howl can convey sadness, fear, or pain.
- 2Pitch: Bellow is typically deeper and more resonant, while howl is higher and more piercing.
- 3Source: Bellow is usually produced by humans or large animals, while howl is commonly associated with wolves, dogs, or the wind.
- 4Intensity: Bellow is a forceful and booming sound, while howl can be long and mournful or loud and high-pitched.
- 5Connotation: Bellow can imply authority or dominance, while howl can evoke a sense of wildness or vulnerability.
Remember this!
Bellow and howl are both words that describe loud sounds, but they differ in tone, pitch, source, intensity, and connotation. Bellow is associated with anger or frustration, has a deeper and more resonant tone, and is often produced by humans or large animals. On the other hand, howl can convey sadness, fear, or pain, has a higher and more piercing pitch, and is commonly associated with wolves, dogs, or the wind.
