How many words contain the sequence 'ow'?

There are 4 words in our dictionary that contain the exact sequence 'ow'. You can browse them all using the list above.

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Some common words containing 'ow' include Grow, Jabbernowl, Knowledge. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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Grow Verb Jabbernowl Noun Knowledge Noun Power Noun, Verb

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1. What is the noun form of 'grow'?

Grower Growing Growth Grown

2. Which syllable is stressed when pronouncing 'jabbernowl'?

The first syllable (JAB) The second syllable (er) The third syllable (nowl) All equally

3. What does the word 'jabbernowl' mean?

A type of bird A noisy, foolish person A small hammer A delicious pastry

4. How is the ending 'nowl' in 'jabbernowl' pronounced?

Like 'hole' Like 'null' Like 'owl' Like 'knoll'

5. How is the word 'knowledge' pronounced in American English?

kuh-NOL-ij noh-LIJ NOL-ij nah-LAYJ

6. Which preposition correctly completes: 'The king has power ___ his subjects.'

on to over for

7. What does the phrase 'common knowledge' mean?

Information everyone knows. Information only smart people know. Basic schooling. A shared secret.

8. What part of speech is 'jabbernowl'?

Verb Adjective Noun Adverb

9. What is the adjective form of 'power' meaning 'having great strength'?

Powerful Powered Powering Powerless

10. Which word is an antonym for 'power' when referring to control?

Authority Powerlessness Strength Might

11. What is the plural form of 'jabbernowl'?

Jabbernowli Jabbernowls Jabbernowl Jabbernowles

12. What is the adjective form of 'knowledge'?

Knowledgable Knowledgeable Knowledgely Knowledgeless

13. Which sentence uses 'power' correctly to express an ability?

I have the power for doing it. I have the power to do it. I have the power doing it. I have the power on doing it.

14. What does the phrasal verb 'grow up' mean?

To plant a seed To mature into an adult To grow a plant upward To increase in price

15. Which of the following is a common collocation with 'power'?

Power weather Solar power Power metal Power speed

16. Which word is the closest modern synonym for 'jabbernowl'?

Idiot Genius Whisper Calculator

17. Which of the following is a correct use of 'jabbernowl'?

He is very jabbernowl. He was jabbernowling. He is a complete jabbernowl. He spoke jabbernowl.

18. What does the proverb 'Knowledge is power' mean?

Only smart people can be strong. Education and information give you an advantage in life. Powerful people are always smart. Knowledge is dangerous.

19. Which two words combine to form 'jabbernowl'?

Jabber + Knoll Jabber + Nowl Jack + Bowl Jab + Fowl

20. Which sentence uses 'grow' correctly as a transitive verb?

The tree grows in the yard. She grows tomatoes in her garden. He grows very tall. They grow tired of waiting.

21. Which word is an antonym for 'knowledge'?

Wisdom Ignorance Information Expertise

22. What part(s) of speech can the word 'power' be?

Noun only Verb only Noun and Verb Adjective only

23. Which word is an antonym for 'grow'?

Increase Develop Shrink Mature

24. What does it mean if a song 'grows on you'?

The song gets longer You gradually start to like the song The song is about plants The song becomes louder

25. What does the phrase 'power outage' mean?

A sudden burst of energy A period when electricity is cut off A political resignation A military attack

26. What is the origin of the 'nowl' part of the word?

Old French for 'nose' English slang for 'head' Latin for 'noise' Greek for 'fool'

27. What part of speech is the word 'knowledge'?

Verb Adjective Noun Adverb

28. Which preposition correctly completes the phrase: 'They grew apart ___ each other over time.'

from with to on

29. Which preposition correctly completes: 'She has extensive knowledge ___ computer programming.'

in about of on

30. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

The computer is power by electricity. She is very power. The manager has power on the employees. They took power by a coup.

31. How is the word 'grow' pronounced in American English?

GRAW GREW GROH GROW-er

32. What is the difference between 'knowledge' and 'wisdom'?

They are the same thing. Knowledge is facts; wisdom is knowing how to apply them. Wisdom is facts; knowledge is applying them. Knowledge is for young people; wisdom is for old people.

33. Is 'knowledge' countable or uncountable?

Always countable Always uncountable Usually uncountable, but can be countable in specific phrases Only countable in the plural

34. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

I have grew a lot since last year. I have grown a lot since last year. I has grown a lot since last year. I am grew a lot since last year.

35. What is the simple past tense of 'grow'?

Growed Grown Grew Growing

36. What part of speech is the word 'grow'?

Noun Adjective Verb Adverb

37. Which sentence uses 'knowledge' correctly?

She is very knowledge. He has many knowledges. I have a deep knowledge of physics. It was a knowledge book.

38. What does it mean to 'power through' something?

To give up easily To continue doing something difficult with determination To cut off electricity To take political control

39. How is the word 'power' pronounced in American English?

POH-er (long o) POO-er POW-ur (rhyming with tower) PAW-er

40. In what type of writing is 'jabbernowl' MOST appropriately used today?

Scientific research papers Historical or fantasy fiction Modern legal contracts Medical diagnoses