dog — a domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, nonretractable claws, and a barking, howling, or whining voice
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, nonretractable claws, and a barking, howling, or whining voice
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɔːɡ/
Korean meaning: 개, 강아지
Korean pronunciation: **도**그
Example Sentences
- My dog ate my homework, and surprisingly, my teacher actually believed me!
- The police dog sniffed out the hidden drugs at the airport.
- She's been dogging my footsteps all day, asking for a promotion.
dog
NOUN//dɔːɡ//
a domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, nonretractable claws, and a barking, howling, or whining voice
A loyal dog wags its tail and races to greet its owner at the front door.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'dog' comes from Old English 'docga', which is of uncertain origin. It may be related to a Proto-Germanic word, though the exact etymology remains unclear among linguists.
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📝Examples
“My dog ate my homework, and surprisingly, my teacher actually believed me!”
“The police dog sniffed out the hidden drugs at the airport.”
“She's been dogging my footsteps all day, asking for a promotion.”
“That hot dog looks nothing like an actual dog, thank goodness!”
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