pet
pet
living beings pets verb
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pet with Russian translation
pet usage examples
Дети гладят дружелюбного кролика.
Children pet the friendly rabbit.
Пожалуйста, не гладьте ежика; у него острые иголки.
Please don't pet the hedgehog; it has sharp quills.
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pet belongs to the topic "Pets". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
pet synonyms
What's the difference between pet / stroke / caress / rub / cuddle / nuzzle
to move your hand gently over someone or something, often slowly and lovingly
He stroked the dog's head.
to touch or stroke someone gently in a loving or sexual way; more intimate and literary
He caressed her hair as they sat together.
to move your hand backwards and forwards over a surface with pressure; may be affectionate or practical
She rubbed the cat's belly.
to hold close in one's arms as a way of showing love or affection; implies hugging rather than stroking
She cuddled the puppy on the sofa.
to rub or push against with the nose or face, especially as a sign of affection (often used for animals)
The kitten nuzzled my hand.
to break the surface of something or to rub with fingernails/claws; when used with animals, often means rubbing or using claws to relieve or groom
He scratched the dog behind its ears.
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How to pronounce pet and what this word means
pet means pet. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce pet
/ˈpet/
pet translation
pet
pet examples
Children pet the friendly rabbit.
pet transcription
/ˈpet/, /ˈpɛt/
Questions about this word
pet meaning: what does it mean?
living beings pets verb
pet pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
pet is pronounced as /ˈpet/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
pet definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Children pet the friendly rabbit. Translation: Дети гладят дружелюбного кролика.
Is pet part of Pets vocabulary?
Yes, pet can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is pet part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, pet can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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