pet
/pɛt/
domestic animal, stroke
📚 Meanings
- 1.
An animal, especially one that is tame and kept as a companion or for pleasure.
"She has a pet cat."
- 2.
A person who is treated with special favor or is a favorite of someone.
"He's the teacher's pet."
- 1.
To stroke or pat (an animal or person) gently and affectionately.
"She petted the dog gently."
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Having a pet can bring a lot of joy to your life.
Having a pet can bring a lot of joy to your life.
The little girl loved to pet the soft fur of the bunny.
The little girl loved to pet the soft fur of the bunny.
Don't be a teacher's pet; try to do things on your own.
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How do you pronounce pet?
pet is pronounced [/pɛt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does pet mean?
pet means "domestic animal, stroke". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is pet?
pet is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "Having a pet can bring a lot of joy to your life." — used to mean "domestic animal, stroke".
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