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CATS
CATS (noun) means plural of "cat": small domesticated animals kept as pets, or wild members of the cat family. Example: “The shelter was full of cats waiting to be adopted.”
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Plural of "cat": small domesticated animals kept as pets, or wild members of the cat family.
"The shelter was full of cats waiting to be adopted."
"Big cats like lions and tigers are apex predators."
How to use CATS
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than one cat.
Common pairings
stray cats
big cats
raining cats and dogs
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Synonyms
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felines
kitties
moggies
pussycats
house cats
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What does “CATS” mean?
The word “CATS” means plural of "cat": small domesticated animals kept as pets, or wild members of the cat family. In plain terms, more than one cat.
How do you use “CATS” in a sentence?
Here is “CATS” used in a sentence: “The shelter was full of cats waiting to be adopted.”
What part of speech is “CATS”?
“CATS” is a noun.
Is “CATS” a common word?
“CATS” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What are the different types of cats?
Cats fall into two broad groups. Domestic cats are the small pets kept in homes, spanning breeds such as the Siamese, Persian, and Maine Coon. Wild cats are the untamed members of the same family, from big cats like lions, tigers, and leopards to smaller species such as the lynx and wildcat.
What is a group of cats called?
A group of cats is most often called a clowder. Other terms include a glaring or, informally, a pounce of cats. A group of kittens from one mother is a litter. These collective nouns are charming curiosities; in everyday speech people simply say a group or bunch of cats.
What is the difference between domestic cats and wild cats?
Domestic cats have been tamed over thousands of years to live alongside people as pets and are generally small and sociable. Wild cats live independently in nature and are not tamed, ranging from lions and tigers to smaller hunters. Both belong to the same feline family, but only domestic cats are truly at home with humans.
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