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Deer
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Simple meaning
What does Deer mean?
A deer is a wild animal with long legs.
Dictionary definition
A graceful wild animal with long legs; many male deer grow antlers.
Example sentences
Deer in a sentence
easy
We saw a deer near the forest.
medium
The deer moved quietly through the trees.
hard
A deer may freeze when it senses danger nearby.
Synonyms
Words like Deer
wild animalA broader phrase for animals that live outside human care.
mammalA science word for animals that feed milk to their young.
Antonyms
Opposite words
plantA plant is living, but it is not an animal.
petA pet usually lives with people, unlike a wild deer.
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Practice 1
What is a deer?
A deer is a wild animal, and many male deer grow antlers.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses deer correctly?
This sentence uses deer to mean the wild animal.
Practice 3
Which word is related to deer?
Many male deer grow antlers.
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