Dog: meaning, definitions and examples
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dog
[ dษษก ]
domestic animal
A domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, non-retractile claws, and a barking, howling, or whining voice. Dogs are widely kept as pets or trained for various working activities such as hunting, herding, or guarding.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| dog |
General term referring to the animal, commonly used in everyday conversation.
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| pooch |
An informal, affectionate slang term for a dog. Often used in casual conversation.
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| canine |
A more formal term, often used in scientific or veterinary contexts.
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| hound |
Refers specifically to breeds of dogs that are used in hunting. Can also be used metaphorically or negatively to describe persistent pursuit.
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Examples of usage
- She has a beautiful dog.
- The dog barked loudly at the stranger.
- They used dogs to help them hunt for food.
to follow closely
To follow or track like a dog, especially persistently.
Examples of usage
- The detective dogged the suspect's every move.
- His past mistakes continue to dog him.
Translations
Translations of the word "dog" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคคเฅเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Hund
๐ฎ๐ฉ anjing
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะฑะฐะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ pies
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฌ (ใใฌ)
๐ซ๐ท chien
๐ช๐ธ perro
๐น๐ท kรถpek
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ (gae)
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุจ (kalb)
๐จ๐ฟ pes
๐ธ๐ฐ pes
๐จ๐ณ ็ (gวu)
๐ธ๐ฎ pes
๐ฎ๐ธ hundur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แซแแฆแแ (dzaghli)
๐ฆ๐ฟ it
๐ฒ๐ฝ perro
Etymology
The word 'dog' has a long history, dating back to Old English 'docga' which was used to refer to a powerful breed of canine. Dogs have been domesticated for thousands of years, originally used for hunting and protection. Over time, dogs have become beloved companions to humans, providing loyalty, love, and support.
See also: doggedly, doggy, doghouse, dogma, dogmatic, dogs, underdog.