What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hooting
Example
The hooting of the owl could be heard in the distance. [hooting: noun]
Example
The driver behind me kept hooting his horn impatiently. [hooting: verb]
Example
The fans were hooting and cheering for their team. [hooting: present participle]
blaring
Example
The music was blaring so loudly that I could feel the bass in my chest. [blaring: present participle]
Example
The driver in the next lane kept blaring his horn at me, even though I didn't do anything wrong. [blaring: verb]
Example
The fire alarm was blaring throughout the building, causing everyone to evacuate. [blaring: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Blaring is more commonly used than hooting in everyday language. Blaring is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while hooting is less common and refers to specific types of sounds.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between hooting and blaring?
Both hooting and blaring are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
