Hare: meaning, definitions and examples

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hare

 

[ hษ›หr ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

animal

A hare is a fast-running, herbivorous mammal with long ears and a divided upper lip. They are known for their speed and agility, often found in fields and meadows.

Synonyms

bunny, lapin, rabbit

Examples of usage

  • The hare darted across the field, disappearing into the bushes.
  • Hares are known for their ability to outrun predators.
Context #2 | Noun

British informal

A person who is inexperienced or easily fooled.

Synonyms

greenhorn, novice, rookie

Examples of usage

  • Don't be such a hare, you need to be more cautious in your decisions.
Context #3 | Verb

British informal

To go or run fast.

Synonyms

dash, race, sprint

Examples of usage

  • He hared off down the road as soon as he heard the news.

Translations

Translations of the word "hare" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lebre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคฐเค—เฅ‹เคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hase

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelinci liar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั”ั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zajฤ…c

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‡Žใ‚ฆใ‚ตใ‚ฎ (nouzagi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท liรจvre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ liebre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tavลŸan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ† ๋ผ (tokki)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฑู†ุจ ุจุฑูŠ (arnab bari)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zajรญc

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zajac

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡Žๅ…” (yฤ›tรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zajec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hare

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพัะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒ“แƒฆแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ (k'urdgheli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dovลŸan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ liebre

Etymology

The word 'hare' has Old English origins, with related words in other Germanic languages. Hares have been featured in various mythologies and symbolisms throughout history, often associated with speed, fertility, and the moon. They are commonly found in folklore and fables, portrayed as clever and quick animals.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,962, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.