Awe

Table of contents

1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.1.1 Homophones 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Related terms 1.3 Transitive verb

English

Pronunciation

• AHD : ô
• IPA : /ɔː/
• SAMPA : /O:/

Homophones

• oar (in non-rhotic accents)
• or (in non-rhotic accents)
• ore (in non-rhotic accents)

Noun

awe (no plural)

1. A feeling of fear and reverence.
2. A feeling of amazement.

Related terms

• awe-inspiring
• awesome
• awful

Transitive verb

awe (awed , awed)

1. To inspire with fear and reverence.
2. To control by inspiring dread.