Cool MateMeaning of Wail
To make a long, loud cry of pain, grief, or anger.
In simple words: To cry out loudly in sadness or pain.
Wail in a sentence
- The baby began to wail when he lost his toy.
- She let out a wail of despair after hearing the news.
- The siren wailed through the night, alarming the residents.
- He wails dramatically when he doesn’t get his way.
- Wailing can be part of mourning in some cultures.
How to use Wail
Use 'wail' for expressing strong emotions like grief or pain. It is neutral but can sound dramatic.
Grammar pattern
wail + object
Memory hint
Wail sounds like 'fail' - imagine someone crying because they failed.
Related words
Collocations with Wail
- wail in pain
- wail loudly
- wail of grief
Common mistakes with Wail
- Confusing 'wail' with 'whale' (the animal).
- Using 'wail' in everyday situations when 'cry' might be simpler.
- Confusing 'wail' as a noun and verb.
Wail appears in
Wail in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عويل
الصراخ بصوت عالٍ في الحزن أو الألم.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কান্না করা, আর্তনাদ করা
দুঃখ বা ব্যথায় জোরে চিৎকার করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Weinen, Jammern, Heulen
Laut vor Trauer oder Schmerz schreien.
- SpanishEspañol
Llorar
Gritar fuertemente por tristeza o dolor.
- Persianفارسی
ناله کردن، زاری کردن
با صدای بلند از غم یا درد گریه کردن.
- FrenchFrançais
Gémir, hurler
Crier fort de tristesse ou de douleur.
- Hindiहिन्दी
विलाप करना
दुःख या दर्द में जोर से चिल्लाना।
- ItalianItaliano
Piangere
Urlare forte per tristezza o dolore.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Chorar alto
Gritar bem alto de tristeza ou dor.
- RussianРусский
Вой, завывать
Громко плакать от грусти или боли.
- Urduاردو
چیخنا، بین کرنا
اداسی یا درد میں اونچی آواز سے رونا۔
- Chinese中文
哀号
大声哭泣，表达悲伤或痛苦。
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Frequently asked questions about Wail
What does Wail mean?
To cry out loudly in sadness or pain.
What is the definition of Wail?
To make a long, loud cry of pain, grief, or anger.
How do you use Wail in a sentence?
The baby began to wail when he lost his toy.
Can you give another example of Wail?
She let out a wail of despair after hearing the news.
What are synonyms for Wail?
Common alternatives include cry, scream, lament, howl, moan.
What is the opposite of Wail?
Opposite meanings include cheer, laugh.
What words go with Wail?
It commonly pairs with wail in pain, wail loudly, wail of grief.
What are common mistakes when using Wail?
Confusing 'wail' with 'whale' (the animal). Using 'wail' in everyday situations when 'cry' might be simpler. Confusing 'wail' as a noun and verb.
How do you pronounce Wail?
US: //weɪl//, UK: //weɪl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Wail?
Use 'wail' for expressing strong emotions like grief or pain. It is neutral but can sound dramatic.
What CEFR level is Wail?
"Wail" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.