Dogs: meaning, definitions and examples
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dogs
[ dษหษกz ]
pet
Dogs are domesticated mammals, not natural wild animals. They were originally bred from wolves. They have been bred by humans for thousands of years, resulting in a wide range of breeds with different characteristics.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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| dogs |
Common, everyday usage to refer to the domesticated animal that is a pet or working animal. Suitable for general conversation and informal contexts.
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| canine |
More formal or scientific context, often used to describe things related to dogs, such as their teeth or professional terms in veterinary science.
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| pooch |
Informal and affectionate context, often used in a playful or loving manner when referring to a pet dog.
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| hound |
Used to describe a specific type of dog that is bred for hunting. Can also have a slightly negative connotation when describing a person who is persistently pursuing something.
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Examples of usage
- They adopted a rescue dog from the shelter.
- My neighbor's dog is very friendly.
insult
In slang, 'dogs' can sometimes refer to feet. It is often used to describe tired or sore feet.
Synonyms
feet.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| dogs |
Used to refer to the animal, typically as a pet or working animal. It can be used in both casual and formal conversation.
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Examples of usage
- After walking all day, my dogs are killing me.
- I need to sit down and rest, my dogs are tired.
criticize
To 'dog' someone means to follow or pursue them persistently, often in a harassing or annoying way.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| dogs |
Use this word to refer to multiple domesticated canine animals, particularly in a casual or general setting.
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| stalk |
Used for describing the act of stealthily following someone or something, usually with harmful intent. It often has a very negative connotation.
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| hound |
Typically used to refer to a type of dog bred for hunting, but can also imply persistent pursuit. The latter use often carries a negative connotation.
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| pursue |
Best used in the context of chasing or following with the intent to catch or achieve something, often in a determined or focused manner.
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Examples of usage
- The paparazzi dogged the celebrity's every move.
- He felt like bad luck was dogging him wherever he went.
Translations
Translations of the word "dogs" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cรฃes
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคคเฅเคคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Hunde
๐ฎ๐ฉ anjing
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะฑะฐะบะธ
๐ต๐ฑ psy
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฌ (ใใฌ)
๐ซ๐ท chiens
๐ช๐ธ perros
๐น๐ท kรถpekler
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ (gae)
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุงุจ (kilab)
๐จ๐ฟ psi
๐ธ๐ฐ psy
๐จ๐ณ ็ (gวu)
๐ธ๐ฎ psi
๐ฎ๐ธ hundar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะธััะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แซแแฆแแแแ (dzaghlebi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ itlษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ perros
Etymology
The word 'dog' dates back to the Old English word 'docga', which referred to a powerful breed of canine. Dogs have been companions to humans for thousands of years, with evidence of domestication dating back to ancient times. They have served various roles, including hunting, herding, and companionship.
See also: dog, doggedly, doggy, doghouse, dogma, dogmatic, underdog.