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Hairy
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hairee
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Simple meaning
What does Hairy mean?
Hairy means covered with hair.
Dictionary definition
Covered with hair or having a lot of hair.
Example sentences
Hairy in a sentence
easy
The caterpillar looked hairy under the magnifying glass.
medium
The hairy dog left fur on the blanket.
hard
In science writing, hairy can describe an animal's body covering clearly and simply.
Synonyms
Words like Hairy
furryCovered with soft hair or fur.
shaggyHaving long or messy hair or fur.
Antonyms
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Hairy word family
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Practice 1
What does hairy mean?
HAIRY means hairy means covered with hair..
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to hairy?
Furry is close in meaning to hairy in this context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of hairy?
Smooth is a useful opposite or contrast for hairy.
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