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haw

The word “haw” has 1 syllable: haw

It's pronounced as /hɔ/

What is synonym and antonym for haw?

In the thesaurus, “haw” has 34 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for haw along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for haw

Antonyms for haw

  • advance
  • budge
  • continue
  • decide
  • stir

Meanings of haw

  • verb
    1. To stop, in speaking, with a sound like haw; to speak with interruption and hesitation.
    2. (of an animal) To turn towards the driver, typically to the left.
    3. To cause (an animal) to turn left.
  • interjection
    1. An imitation of laughter, often used to express scorn or disbelief. Often doubled or tripled (haw haw or haw haw haw).
    2. An intermission or hesitation of speech, with a sound somewhat like "haw"; the sound so made.
    3. An instruction for a horse or other animal to turn towards the driver, typically left (See gee).
  • noun
    1. Fruit of the hawthorn.
    2. A hedge.
    3. The third eyelid, or nictitating membrane.
    4. A disease of the nictitating membrane.

Example Sentences

  • He began to hem and haw when asked about his decision.
  • The horse responded to the command haw and turned left.
  • She tends to haw when she's unsure of what to say.
  • The old farmer taught his mule to haw and gee on command.
  • Don’t haw around—just give me a straight answer.

On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to haw, such as: advance, back down, balance, budge, consider, continue, dally.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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