Ape: meaning, definitions and examples
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ape
[ eษชp ]
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "ape" in other languages:
๐ต๐น macaco
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคเคฆเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Affe
๐ฎ๐ฉ kera
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐะฒะฟะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ maลpa
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฟ (ใใ)
๐ซ๐ท singe
๐ช๐ธ mono
๐น๐ท maymun
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ญ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ opice
๐ธ๐ฐ opica
๐จ๐ณ ็ฟ (yuรกn)
๐ธ๐ฎ opica
๐ฎ๐ธ api
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะนะผัะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ meymun
๐ฒ๐ฝ mono
Etymology
The word 'ape' originated from Old English 'apa' which in turn came from Proto-Germanic 'apรด'. 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.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,237, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 15234 humanistic
- 15235 rivets
- 15236 undefined
- 15237 ape
- 15238 displeased
- 15239 dexterity
- 15240 rattled
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