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- pronunciation:
- pet
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
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noun |
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A pet is an animal you keep in your home to enjoy and take care of. People keep dogs, cats, birds, fish, and other animals as pets.
I have a rabbit for a pet, but my friend has a snake!
- similar words:
- animal, cat, dog
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
pets, petting, petted |
| definition: |
When you pet something, you touch it gently and move your hand over it.
I like to pet furry animals, especially my cat.
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behaviors of some pets |
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begging, running |
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broader categories that include pets |
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amphibian, animals, bird, fish, mammal, reptile |
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some accessories for pets |
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ball, bell, bone, bowl, brush, chain, collar, leash, scoop, toy, treat, wheel |
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some descriptions of pets |
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friendly, noisy, tame |
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some examples of pets |
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cat, chicken, cow, dog, duck, frog, gerbil, goose, guinea pig, hamster, horse, lizard, mouse, parakeet, parrot, pig, pigeon, rabbit, rat, snail, snake, toad, tortoise, turtle |
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some needs of pets |
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exercise, food, love, shelter, water |
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some people associated with pets |
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veterinarian |
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some places for pets |
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aquarium, barn, box, cage, pen |
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some ways to categorize pets |
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breed |
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ways to take care of pets |
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brush, clean, feed, groom, pet, train, walk |
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