Definitions
- Describing the sound made by a wolf, coyote, or dog. - Referring to a loud and mournful cry or wail. - Talking about a strong wind that produces a whistling or howling sound.
- Describing the sound made by a cat, especially when in distress or in heat. - Referring to a loud and unpleasant cry or screech. - Talking about a person who is complaining or whining excessively.
List of Similarities
- 1Both describe loud and intense sounds.
- 2Both can be associated with animals.
- 3Both can be used to describe unpleasant noises.
What is the difference?
- 1Source: Howling is typically associated with wolves, coyotes, or dogs, while yowling is associated with cats.
- 2Tone: Howling is often associated with a mournful or eerie tone, while yowling is associated with a more unpleasant or annoying tone.
- 3Intensity: Howling can be a strong and powerful sound, while yowling is often a high-pitched and piercing sound.
- 4Context: Howling is often used to describe the sound of wind, while yowling is not.
- 5Connotation: Howling can be associated with wilderness, nature, and freedom, while yowling can be associated with domestication, captivity, and discomfort.
Remember this!
Howling and yowling are both words that describe loud and intense sounds. However, the difference between them is their source, tone, intensity, context, and connotation. Howling is often associated with wolves, coyotes, or dogs, and has a mournful or eerie tone. It can also describe the sound of wind. On the other hand, yowling is associated with cats and has a more unpleasant or annoying tone. It is not used to describe the sound of wind.
