What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
miaowing
Example
The cat kept miaowing until I gave it some treats. [miaowing: verb]
Example
I could hear the cat miaowing loudly from outside the house. [miaowing: present participle]
mewing
Example
The kitten was mewing softly, asking for some milk. [mewing: verb]
Example
The cat was mewing in pain after hurting its paw. [mewing: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Miaowing is more common than mewing in everyday language and is the preferred term to describe the sound a cat makes.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between miaowing and mewing?
Both miaowing and mewing are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
