How Do You Spell MEW?

Pronunciation: [mjˈuː] (IPA)

The word "mew" is typically spelled with three letters, but its pronunciation can vary depending on context. In the context of a cat, "mew" is pronounced /mju/ with the "m" sounding like in "me" and the "u" sounding like in "few". However, "mew" can also be spelled "mu" and pronounced /mu/ with the "u" sounding like in "mud". This alternative spelling and pronunciation is often used when referring to a small room or enclosure, such as a hawk's mew.

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MEW Meaning and Definition

  1. Mew, as a noun, refers to the characteristic high-pitched cry of a young cat; it is often used to describe the sound made by a kitten or a cat seeking attention, food, or comfort. The mew sound is typically soft and whining, resembling a combination of a meow and a purr. Cats use this vocalization as a means of communication with humans or other cats, often conveying their desire for affection or sustenance.

    As a verb, "mew" pertains to the act of making a mew sound or emitting a plaintive cry, specifically related to cats. It involves the production of a gentle, high-pitched vocalization, similar to a meow but with a more pleading tone. Cats may mew when they are hungry, lonely, or in need of attention.

    The term "mew" can also refer to a structure or area specifically designed for housing falcons or hawks. Historically, mews were buildings fitted with individual compartments or cages where birds of prey were kept when not hunting. Nowadays, the term may also refer to facilities where domestic birds or small mammals are housed for veterinary purposes or rehabilitation.

    In summary, "mew" can denote both a distinct cry made by kittens or cats and the act of producing such a vocalization. It can also denote a structure, historically used for falcons, hawks, or other birds of prey, or a place where domestic animals are temporarily housed.

  2. • To cry as a cat.
    • A sea-bird; a species of gull.
    • The cry of a cat.
    • To shut up; to confine; to enclose; to shed the feathers; to moult.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MEW

Etymology of MEW

The word "mew" has multiple etymological origins, with different meanings and pronunciations depending on the context. Here are two common origins for the word:

1. "Mew" as a sound made by a cat or a bird:

- Cats: The term "mew" imitates the sound that cats make, specifically when they are in distress or seeking attention. Its etymology can be traced back to the Old English word "mǣw", which depicts the noise made by a gull or a sea mew. Over time, this term expanded to include feline noises.

- Birds: "Mew" is also used to represent the cry of a bird, particularly a seagull. This meaning of "mew" originally comes from the Old French term "muer", meaning "to molt" or "to change feathers".

Similar spelling words for MEW

Plural form of MEW is MEWS

Conjugate verb Mew

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have mewed
you would have mewed
he/she/it would have mewed
we would have mewed
they would have mewed
I would have mew
you would have mew
he/she/it would have mew
we would have mew
they would have mew

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been mewing
you would have been mewing
he/she/it would have been mewing
we would have been mewing
they would have been mewing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would mew
you would mew
he/she/it would mew
we would mew
they would mew

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be mewing
you would be mewing
he/she/it would be mewing
we would be mewing
they would be mewing

FUTURE

I will mew
you will mew
he/she/it will mew
we will mew
they will mew

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be mewing
you will be mewing
he/she/it will be mewing
we will be mewing
they will be mewing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have mewed
you will have mewed
he/she/it will have mewed
we will have mewed
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been mewing
you will have been mewing
he/she/it will have been mewing
we will have been mewing
they will have been mewing

IMPERATIVE

you mew
we let´s mew

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to mew

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was mewing
you were mewing
he/she/it was mewing
we were mewing
they were mewing

PAST PARTICIPLE

mewed

PAST PERFECT

I had mewed
you had mewed
he/she/it had mewed
we had mewed
they had mewed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been mewing
you had been mewing
he/she/it had been mewing
we had been mewing
they had been mewing

PRESENT

I mew
you mew
he/she/it mews
we mew
they mew

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am mewing
you are mewing
he/she/it is mewing
we are mewing
they are mewing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

mewing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have mewed
you have mewed
he/she/it has mewed
we have mewed
they have mewed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been mewing
you have been mewing
he/she/it has been mewing
we have been mewing
they have been mewing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it mew

SIMPLE PAST

I mewed
you mewed
he/she/it mewed
we mewed
they mewed

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