Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mew
verb
/mjuː/
Definition
To make a high-pitched sound, like a cat’s meow, or to confine someone to a particular place.
Examples
- The kitten began to mew for its mother.
- She had to mew the bird to prevent it from flying away.
- The children would often mew in excitement whenever they saw a cat.
Meaning
The term ‘mew’ refers to both the sound made by a cat and an old-fashioned term for confining or also refers to a place of confinement, typically used for animals.
Synonyms
- meow
- cry
- whine
