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bird

/bɜd/

Meanings
  • noun

    A warm-blooded, egg-laying, feathered, vertebrate animal. Birds live worldwide and range in size from the tiny hummingbird to the ostrich, which is the largest living bird.

    - "The bird is singing on the tree."
    - "The eagle is the national symbol of the United States."
    - "Birds fly in the sky."

Pronunciation
  1. /bɝd/



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  2. /bɝd/



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Synonyms

bloke , chap , guy , avian , fowl , broad , chick , dame , girl , lass , porridge , stretch , time , the finger
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bird
heard , herd , bird , nird , swird
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins
  1. Bird (English) : Animal

  2. Bird (Scots) : Son

  3. Bird (Norwegian) : Fog

  4. Bird (Irish) : Boy


Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. Bird (English) : Animal

  2. Bird (Scots) : Son

  3. Bird (Norwegian) : Fog


Variants
List of all variants of bird that leads to same result
bird , birdlike , birds , finger , for the birds , birded , birding , Bird , Larry Bird , bird colonel , bird colonels , bird-dog , bird-dogged , bird-dogging , bird-dogs , bird dog , bird dogs , bird-doggings , bird feeder , bird feeders , bird-feeder , bird-feeders , birdfeeder , birdfeeders , bird flu , bird lice , bird louse , bird louses
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

birds, birding, birdsong, birdwatching


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'bird' comes from the Old English word 'brida' which means 'to fly'.


Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word
  1. Birds have hollow bones to make them lighter and easier to fly.

  2. The ostrich is the largest living bird, but the emu is the largest bird native to Australia.

  3. A group of crows is called a murder.

  4. The smallest bird is the bee hummingbird, which is only 2 inches long.

  5. Birds have a unique respiratory system that allows them to extract oxygen from the air more efficiently than mammals.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. Avian: Relating to birds.

  2. Ornithology: The scientific study of birds.


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.

Birds have been a significant part of human culture for thousands of years. They have been used as symbols in art, literature, and religion. For example, the phoenix is a mythical bird that symbolizes rebirth and renewal. In literature, birds have been used as metaphors for freedom and grace. In music, there are numerous songs and genres that revolve around birds.

How to Memorize "bird"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a colorful parrot sitting on a tree branch.
    - Visualize a majestic eagle soaring in the sky.
    - Think of a sparrow hopping on a fence.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bird' with 'freedom'.
    - Think of the word 'bird' and imagine colorful feathers.
    - Associate the word 'bird' with 'nature'.

  3. mnemonics

    - B-Big, R-Red, I-In, D-Danger, Birds-Birds.
    - B-Bright, I-In, R-Red, D-Danger, Don't-Don't forget Birds.
    - B-Birds, R-Rise, I-In, D-Danger, Sky-Sky.


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