Synonyms for

Barkley

Verb / ˈbɑ:rkli: / Another word for barkley — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Barkley is a surname that originated in England and means 'birch meadow'.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

vocalization sound noise

Informal

woof yap growl yelp

Literary

baying cry clamor

Antonyms

quiet silence stillness calm hush peace

Common collocations

  • dog bark
  • loud bark
  • sharp bark
  • sudden bark
  • warning bark
  • angry bark
  • excited bark

Word family

noun bark
verb bark

Usage note

While 'barkley' is not a standard English word, 'bark' is the sound a dog makes. It can also refer to the outer layer of a tree.

Example sentences

  1. Barkley is a common last name in the United States.
  2. Barkley was happy to hear that he won the spelling bee.
  3. The Barkley family enjoys camping together.
  4. Barkley loves playing with his dog in the park.
  5. The Barkley house was painted blue.

Quotes

  • 'I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.' - Michael Jordan
  • 'Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.' - Winston Churchill
  • 'I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying.' - Michael Jordan

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