Hollo (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cry hollo.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The hunting party cried hollo as they chased after the fox.
- She cried hollo when she stumbled upon the hidden treasure in the attic.
- Cry hollo if you ever need any help while hiking in the woods.
- He was startled and cried hollo as the stranger suddenly appeared at his side.
- In the excitement of the moment, I cried hollo and the whole room turned to stare.
Hypernyms
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Meaning 2
Utter a sudden loud cry; "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- As she stepped on the LEGO brick, she let out a hollo of pain and quickly hopped on one foot.
- The sudden appearance of a snake made him hollo in surprise, alerting everyone nearby.
- After falling off her bike, the young girl let out a hollo when she realized her knee was bleeding.
- Her hollo for help echoed through the forest, but it seemed no one was nearby to assist her.
- His hollo of excitement echoed throughout the house as he opened the door to find his friends waiting to surprise him.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Hollo
- Whoop
- Skreak
- Halloo
- Pipe
- Roar
- Pipe Up
- Yawl
- Skreigh
- Screech
- Shrill
- Ululate
- Screak
- Squawk
- Howl
- Wail
- Yaup
- Hurrah
- Shriek
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Meaning 3
Encourage somebody by crying hollo.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The weary runner heard the shouts of her teammates as they cried hollo, their voices urging her to sprint across the finish line.
- As Jack struggled to climb the steep hill, his friends below cried hollo, egging him on with their cheers.
- Holstered in their seats, the crowd began to cry hollo, shouting encouragement to the frazzled players on the field.
- His supporters in the stadium cried hollo, chanting his name and driving him to push his limits.
- Crying hollo from the grandstands, the enthusiastic crowd propelled the performer's confidence and energy.