Definitions
- Describing the sound made by a wolf, coyote, or other wild animal. - Referring to a loud and prolonged cry of pain, anger, or grief. - Talking about a loud and intense noise made by the wind or a storm.
- Describing a high-pitched and mournful cry of sorrow or grief. - Referring to a loud and prolonged expression of pain or suffering. - Talking about a loud and piercing sound made by a siren or alarm.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe loud and intense sounds.
- 2Both can be associated with pain, sorrow, or grief.
- 3Both can be used to describe the sound of an alarm or siren.
What is the difference?
- 1Source: Howl is typically associated with wild animals or the wind, while wail is more commonly associated with human emotions such as grief or pain.
- 2Pitch: Howl is generally a lower-pitched sound, while wail is higher-pitched.
- 3Duration: Howl is often a shorter sound, while wail can be prolonged and continuous.
- 4Intensity: Howl can be intense but is often more rhythmic, while wail is often more piercing and sharp.
- 5Connotation: Howl can have a neutral or even positive connotation in some contexts, while wail is almost always associated with negative emotions such as grief or pain.
Remember this!
Howl and wail are both words that describe loud and intense sounds, but they differ in their source, pitch, duration, intensity, and connotation. Howl is often associated with wild animals or the wind and can have a neutral or even positive connotation in some contexts. In contrast, wail is more commonly associated with human emotions such as grief or pain and has a more negative connotation.
