B2verbnature
US/bɑːrk/
UK/bɑːk/
to make the short loud sound that a dog makes; also to shout at someone angrily
In context
The neighbor's dog barks every time someone walks past the gate.
Our boss barked orders at everyone during the busy season.
The dogs started barking loudly in the middle of the night.
Words that go with bark
verb + preposition
- bark atWhy does your dog bark at strangers?
- bark up the wrong treeIf you think I took your keys, you're barking up the wrong tree.
verb + adverb
- bark loudlyThe puppy barked loudly when the doorbell rang.
verb + noun
- bark ordersThe coach barked orders from the side of the pitch.
adjective + noun
- barking dogA barking dog kept me awake all night.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The dog is barking to me.Correct: The dog is barking at me.