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dog

/dɑɡ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A domesticated mammal, Canis lupus familiaris, belonging to the family of the Carnivora, and characterized by its faithfulness and barking.

    - "The dog is man's best friend."
    - "My dog fetches the ball when I throw it."
  • noun

    A person who is unquestioningly loyal to a cause or person.

    - "He was a dog in his loyalty to his friend."
    - "The team had a dog in every race."
Pronunciation
  1. /dɒɡ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9014185"
  2. /dɔɡ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=631204"
Synonyms

Canis canis , Canis domesticus , Canis familiaris , canine , domestic dog , hound , sire , stud , bloke , chap , dude , fellow , guy , man , click , detent , pawl , andiron , dogiron , firedog , blackguard , bounder , cad , fool , heel , hound , scoundrel , chase , chase after , go after , pursue , tag , tail , track , trail , goldbrick , soldier , dog , dog food , fragrant meat
Rhymes
Words rhyming with dog
log , frog , hog
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Dog (English) : Animal

  2. Dog (Scots) : A felled tree

  3. Dog (Slang) : A man

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Dog (English) : Animal

  2. Dog (Scots) : A felled tree

Variants
List of all variants of dog that leads to same result
dog , doglike , dogs , dog it , dogged , dogged it , dogging , dogging it , dogs it , dog and pony show , dog and pony shows , dog biscuit , dog biscuits , dog bone , dog bones , dog collar , dog collars , dog days , dog-ear , dog-eared , dog-earing , dog-ears
Forms
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dogs, doggedly

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

The word 'dog' comes from the Old English 'dogge', which in turn comes from the Proto-Germanic 'ekwōn'. The word is cognate with the Dutch 'hond', German 'Hund', and other European languages.

Trivia
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  1. Dogs are the most widely kept companion animals in the world.

  2. The average dog lives for about 10-13 years.

  3. Dogs are able to understand up to 250 different words and gestures.

Related Concepts
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  1. Canine: Relating to or being a canid, especially a domesticated dog.

  2. Puppy: A young dog.

Culture
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Dogs have been companions to humans for thousands of years and have played various roles in human society, including hunting, herding, protection, and companionship. They have been featured in literature, art, and music throughout history, and are often considered a symbol of loyalty and faithfulness.

How to Memorize "dog"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a fluffy, furry animal with a wagging tail and bright, friendly eyes. Visualize its barking and playing fetch.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'dog' with the sound of barking or the image of a loyal companion.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Dogs Don't Dance' to remember that 'dog' starts with the letter 'd'.

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