bark meaning
bark :
the sound a dog makes, the outer covering of a tree
noun
▪ The dog’s bark was loud.
▪ The sound of the dog was loud.
▪ The tree’s bark is rough.
▪ The tree’s outer covering is rough.
paraphrasing
▪ woof – bark
▪ tree skin – bark
▪ outer layer – bark
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bark :
to make the sound of a dog, to strip the bark from a tree
verb
▪ The dog will bark at strangers.
▪ The dog will make a sound at strangers.
▪ Please do not bark loudly.
▪ Please do not make loud sounds.
paraphrasing
▪ woof – make dog sounds
▪ howl – make loud sounds
▪ peel – strip bark from trees
Pronunciation
bark [bɑːrk]
The word is pronounced 'bark' with a single syllable.
Common phrases and grammar about bark
bark - Common meaning
noun
the sound a dog makes, the outer covering of a tree
verb
to make the sound of a dog, to strip the bark from a tree
Part of Speech Changes for "bark"
▪ barker (noun) – one who barks
▪ barkless (adjective) – without bark
▪ barky (adjective) – resembling bark
Common Expressions with "bark"
▪ loud bark – a very loud sound
▪ stop barking – to cease making noise
▪ tree bark – the outer covering of a tree
▪ dog's bark – the sound a dog makes
Important examples of bark in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, bark refers to either the sound a dog makes or the outer covering of a tree.
Example of a confusing word: bar (to block or prevent)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC grammar questions, bark can function as a noun or a verb, and questions may ask to identify its usage.
bark
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
bark up the wrong tree
to make a wrong choice
to bark orders
to give commands loudly
Differences between similar words and bark
bark
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woof
differences
'bark' refers to the general sound a dog makes, while 'woof' is a specific type of bark often used in comic representations.
bark
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woof – bark
differences
Words with the same origin as bark
The origin of bark
bark comes from the Old English 'bærcan,' meaning to make a loud sound.
Word structure
The composition of the word is unclear as it does not have a distinct prefix or suffix.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
