hare — a fast-running, long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit, having very long hind legs and typically found in grassland or open woodland
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a fast-running, long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit, having very long hind legs and typically found in grassland or open woodland
Pronunciation (IPA): /her/
Example Sentences
- The tortoise and the hare is one of Aesop's most famous fables.
- My lazy brother moves like a tortoise, but when pizza arrives, he's fast as a hare!
- The hare bounded across the field with amazing speed.
hare
NOUN[/her/]
a fast-running, long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit, having very long hind legs and typically found in grassland or open woodland
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'hara', which originated from the Proto-Germanic ancestor language shared by Germanic peoples. This swift-moving animal has featured prominently in folklore and fables across numerous cultures.
Breakdown
hara (Old English) → hare (Modern English). The word maintains its original form with only minor phonetic evolution from Proto-Germanic roots.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The tortoise and the hare is one of Aesop's most famous fables.”
“My lazy brother moves like a tortoise, but when pizza arrives, he's fast as a hare!”
“The hare bounded across the field with amazing speed.”
“She spotted a hare hiding in the bushes during her morning jog.”
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