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Dog
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Simple meaning
What does Dog mean?
A dog is a common pet animal.
Dictionary definition
A common pet animal known for barking, loyalty, and companionship.
Example sentences
Dog in a sentence
easy
The dog wagged its tail.
medium
Our dog learned to sit before getting a treat.
hard
The story showed how a dog can become a loyal companion to a family.
Synonyms
Words like Dog
canineA formal word for a dog or dog-like animal.
petUse when a dog is kept as a companion animal.
Antonyms
Opposite words
catA different common household pet.
wild animalA contrast when talking about pets and domesticated animals.
Word family
Dog word family
Base word
dog
noun
dogs
More than one dog.
noun
puppy
A young dog.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What is a dog?
A dog is a common pet animal known for barking and companionship.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses dog correctly?
This sentence uses dog to mean the animal.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to dog?
Canine is a formal word related to dogs.
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