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Ram

noun, verb

A ram is a male sheep, or to push hard into something.

3 letters 1 syllable

What does Ram mean?

A ram is a male sheep, or to push hard into something.

Dictionary definition

A ram is an adult male sheep; as a verb, ram means to push into something with force.

Example sentences

Ram in a sentence

easy

The ram stood on the hill near the flock.

medium

In the farm book, the ram was described as the adult male sheep with curved horns.

hard

The engineer explained that the robot should not ram into walls because careful movement protects the equipment.

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Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What is a ram as an animal?

Practice 2

Which animal word contrasts with ram?

Practice 3

Choose the best word: The farmer pointed to the ___ with curved horns.

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Synonyms

Words like Ram

male sheepThis phrase explains the animal meaning of ram.
pushAs a verb, ram can mean to push into something with force.
Antonyms

Opposite words

eweA ewe is an adult female sheep, while a ram is an adult male sheep.
avoidAvoid means to stay away from something instead of pushing into it.
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Ram word family

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