aped
/eɪpt/
Meanings
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Verb
To imitate the actions, movements, or sounds of an animal or person.
- "The monkeys in the zoo often aped the behaviors of their trainers."
- "During the talent show, the contestant amazed the audience by aping various animal sounds."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with apedaped , mapped , kaput , clapped
Variants
List of all variants of aped that leads to same resultape , aped , aper , apers , apes , aping
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old English 'apan' meaning 'to imitate, mock'.
Trivia
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The term 'aped' is also used in the field of primatology to describe the behavior of monkeys and apes that imitate human behavior.
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In the Harry Potter series, 'Ape' is the name of a house-elf who works at Hogwarts.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Mimicry: The ability to imitate the behavior, appearance, or speech of another person or animal.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, aping is often used to describe characters who imitate others in an attempt to gain favor or acceptance. In art, aping can refer to the imitation of styles or techniques.
How to Memorize "aped"
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visualize
- Visualize yourself imitating the actions or sounds of an animal or person.
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associate
- Associate the word 'aped' with the concept of imitation.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Apes Acts, People's Poses'.
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