Ape: meaning, definitions and examples

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ape

[ eɪp ]

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wildlife

A large primate that is typically covered in hair and found in tropical forests. Apes are known for their intelligence and ability to use tools.

Synonyms

chimpanzee, gorilla, primate, simian

Examples of usage

Apes are often seen swinging from tree to tree in the jungle.
The researcher observed the ape using a stick to extract insects from a hole.
The ape's diet consists of fruits, leaves, and occasionally insects.

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slang

To imitate or mimic someone in a playful or mocking manner.

Synonyms

imitate, mimic, mock

Examples of usage

Don't ape everything your sister does, try to be original.
He aped the teacher's gestures to make the class laugh.

Translations

Translations of the word "ape" in other languages:

🇵🇹 macaco

🇮🇳 बंदर

🇩🇪 Affe

🇮🇩 kera

🇺🇦 мавпа

🇵🇱 małpa

🇯🇵 猿 (さる)

🇫🇷 singe

🇪🇸 mono

🇹🇷 maymun

🇰🇷 원숭이

🇸🇦 قرد

🇨🇿 opice

🇸🇰 opica

🇨🇳 猿 (yuán)

🇸🇮 opica

🇮🇸 api

🇰🇿 маймыл

🇬🇪 მაიმუნი

🇦🇿 meymun

🇲🇽 mono

Word origin

The word 'ape' originated from Old English 'apa' which in turn came from Proto-Germanic 'apô'. The term has been used to refer to primates since the 17th century. Apes have been a subject of fascination and study for their similarities to humans in terms of behavior and anatomy.