“Wailed” or “Whaled”

Overview

wailed / whaled are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

wailed: (verb) cry weakly or softly.

whaled: (verb) hunt for whales.

Pronunciation

wailed: w·EY·l·d

whaled: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “wailed”

…examination, a very eerie sound wailed through the air.

Examples of “whaled”

…of whales.” The Basques had whaled in the Bay of Biscay…
They whaled together where one person would…

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