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pet

 
pronunciation:
pet
parts of speech:
noun, adjective, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a tame animal people keep in their homes as a companion or for pleasure.
Mary's house is full of pets.
 
similar words:
animal, cat, dog, favorite
definition 2: a person who is treated better than others or with special kindness; favorite.
She is her father's pet.
synonyms:
favorite
similar words:
baby, dear, jewel
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part of speech: adjective
definition: kept or treated as a pet.
My uncle has a pet turtle.
similar words:
tame
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part of speech: verb
inflections: pets, petting, petted
definition: to pat or stroke; touch or treat as a pet.
My sister was petting all the cats at the animal shelter.
 
synonyms:
caress
similar words:
fondle, pat, stroke
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