bleat Definition
the characteristic wavering cry made by a sheep, goat, or calf.
Using bleat: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bleat" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The sound of bleating sheep filled the air.
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The goat bleated loudly when it saw us.
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The calf let out a pitiful bleat.
bleat Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with bleat
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He bleated out his apologies.
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He just kept bleating on about how unfair it was.
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The stranded hiker bleated for help until someone finally heard him.
Summary: bleat in Brief
'Bleat' [bleet] is the characteristic cry made by sheep, goats, or calves. It is often used to describe the sound of these animals, as in 'The sound of bleating sheep filled the air.' The phrase 'bleat out' means to say something in a weak or complaining voice, while 'bleat on' means to talk continuously and in a boring way about something.
