goose

Meanings

• noun

  A large bird with a long neck and webbed feet, commonly found in the wild or on farms.

  - "The goose honked loudly as it swam in the pond."
  - "We raised geese on our farm for their meat and eggs."

• To move or act like a goose.

  - "He goose-stepped in the military parade."
  - "Don't be such a goose and give away your secrets."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡuːs/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɡuːs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

goose iron

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with goose
moose , snooze , juice

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Homophones

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

1. goose (en) : A large bird
   

2. goose (en) : To move or act clumsily
   

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Variants

List of all variants of goose that leads to same result
geese , goose , gooses , goosed , goosing , goose bumps , goose egg , goose eggs , goose pimples , goose-step , goose-stepped , goose-stepping , goose-steps , goose step , goose steps , Goose Creek , barnacle geese , barnacle goose , barnacle gooses

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Forms

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geese, goose's, geese's

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Etymology

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

Old English gese, from geos, a goose.

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Trivia

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1. Geese fly in a V-formation to conserve energy and stay warm.

2. A group of geese is called a gaggle.

3. The largest species of goose is the Canadian goose.

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Related Concepts

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1. gander: An adult male goose

2. gossling: A baby goose

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Culture

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Geese have been depicted in various forms of art and literature throughout history. In some cultures, geese are considered sacred animals, while in others they are raised for their meat and feathers. In literature, geese are often used as symbols of foolishness or clumsiness.

How to Memorize "goose"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large bird with a long neck and webbed feet.
   - Visualize a goose swimming in a pond.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of a goose honking with the word goose.
   - Think of a farm with geese waddling around.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym G.O.O.S.E. to remember the definition: Goes Over Open Spaces and Swims Easily.

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