Cat: meaning, definitions and examples
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cat
[ kรฆt ]
animal
A small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws. It is widely kept as a pet or for catching mice.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They have a pet cat named Whiskers.
- The cat purred contentedly as it curled up on the chair.
Translations
Translations of the word "cat" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gato
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Katze
๐ฎ๐ฉ kucing
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัั
๐ต๐ฑ kot
๐ฏ๐ต ็ซ (neko)
๐ซ๐ท chat
๐ช๐ธ gato
๐น๐ท kedi
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณ ์์ด (goyangi)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุทุฉ (qiแนญแนญa)
๐จ๐ฟ koฤka
๐ธ๐ฐ maฤka
๐จ๐ณ ็ซ (mฤo)
๐ธ๐ฎ maฤka
๐ฎ๐ธ kisa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผัััา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแ (kata)
๐ฆ๐ฟ piลik
๐ฒ๐ฝ gato
Etymology
The word 'cat' originated from the Old English word 'catt', which is believed to have been borrowed from the Latin word 'cattus'. Cats have been domesticated for thousands of years and have been revered in some cultures while feared in others. They are known for their agility, independence, and hunting skills.
See also: catamount, catapult, cater, catlike, cattail, cattiness, catwalk.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #4,037, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.
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