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Meaning of the word woof in English

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woof

US /wʊf/
UK /wʊf/
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Noun

1.

the sound a dog makes

Example:
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The dog let out a loud woof as the mailman approached.
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I heard a faint woof from inside the kennel.
Synonym:
barkbow-wow

Verb

1.

to make the sound of a dog barking

Example:
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The dog started to woof excitedly when he saw his owner.
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He heard a dog woof in the distance.
Synonym:
bark

Exclamation

1.

an exclamation used to imitate the sound of a dog barking

Example:
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The child pointed at the dog and said, "Woof!"
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He greeted the puppy with a playful "Woof!"
Synonym:
barkbow-wow
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