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groom

groom

Meaning of groom

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British English/ˈɡruːm/
American English/ˈɡɹuːm/
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groom belongs to the topic "Pets". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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groom synonyms

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What's the difference between groom / brush / comb / bathe / trim / clip

🇬🇧English

To clean or arrange hair/fur using a brush; narrower than 'groom'

B1Very Often

Brush the cat gently to remove loose fur.

🇬🇧English

To untangle or style hair using a comb; specific grooming action

B1Very Often

He combed the horse's mane before the show.

🇬🇧English

To wash an animal or person with water; a grooming task

B1Often

We bathe the puppy once a week to keep it clean.

T
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trim

To shorten hair or fur by cutting; a grooming/maintenance action

B1Often

She trims the dog's fur around the paws regularly.

C
🇬🇧English
clip

To cut small amounts of hair or fur with scissors or clippers; specific grooming action

B1Often

We clip the sheep's wool every spring.

🇬🇧English

To clean with water and usually soap; a basic grooming/cleaning verb

B1Very Often

Wash the puppy with mild shampoo to avoid skin irritation.

🇬🇧English

To look after or take care of someone's needs or maintenance tasks; broader than grooming

B1Often

She tends her elderly dog's needs daily, including grooming and medication.

🇬🇧English

To try to gain the affection of someone with romantic intentions (somewhat formal/old-fashioned)

B2Rarely

He courted her for months before they became a couple.

🇬🇧English

To go out with someone socially with romantic intent; informal modern sense

B1Often

They started dating after meeting at university.

W
🇬🇧English
woo

To try to gain the love or favor of someone, often with charm; somewhat literary

B2Rarely

He spent months wooing her with letters and gifts.

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groom means groom. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce groom

/ˈɡruːm/

groom translation

groom

groom transcription

/ˈɡruːm/, /ˈɡɹuːm/

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groom meaning: what does it mean?

living beings pets verb

groom pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

groom is pronounced as /ˈɡruːm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is groom part of Pets vocabulary?

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Is groom part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, groom can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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