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- pronunciation:
- wUlf
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- cry wolf
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
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noun |
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wolves |
| definition: |
a wild mammal that has a pointed nose, pointed ears, and a bushy tail. Wolves are closely related to coyotes, dogs, and foxes. They usually eat birds and other small animals, but they also hunt in packs for larger animals such as deer. Wolves used to be common in Europe, Asia, and North America, but are now extinct or endangered in most areas.
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| phrase: |
cry wolf |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
wolfs, wolfing, wolfed |
| definition: |
to eat quickly; to swallow food in large bites.
He wolfed down his breakfast and ran to catch the school bus.- similar words:
- devour, gulp
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| related words: |
consume |
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| derivation: |
wolflike (adj.) |
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