Meaning
A short cry you make when something suddenly hurts.
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Word origin
An imitative cry, written down in English since about the fifteenth century.
- Origin
- Imitative
- Root
- ow
Examples
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"Ow" is a sudden cry of pain.
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People say it the moment the pain starts.
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Here the cry is reported inside a sentence.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 3: ow, grand, stage and 7 more words.