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pet

/pɛt/
Meanings
  • noun

    A domesticated animal, especially a dog, cat, or other small animal, that lives in a house and is cared for by humans.

    - "My pet cat sleeps on my bed."
    - "The dog is a man's best friend."
    - "I have a fish pet in my aquarium."
  • verb

    To take care of or look after (someone or something) in a protective or loving way.

    - "She pets the dog every day."
    - "He likes to pet the rabbit."
    - "The mother pets her baby to calm it down."
Pronunciation
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Synonyms

companion animal , mope , pout , feel up , grope , touch up , pat , smooth , coddle , cosset
Rhymes
Words rhyming with pet
bet , jet , whet
Variants
List of all variants of pet that leads to same result
pet , pets , petted , petter , petters , petting , in a pet , Pet , PET , pet peeve , pet peeves , PET scan , PET scanner , PET scanners , PET scanning , PET scans
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French 'piete' meaning 'pity, kindness, or love'. The modern English word 'pet' comes from the Old French 'peter' meaning 'to touch', 'to feel' or 'to stroke'.

Trivia
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  1. The oldest known pet was a wolf that was domesticated around 15,000 years ago.

  2. The average American household has 1.6 pets.

  3. Cats are often more independent than dogs and require less attention from their owners.

  4. The term 'pet rock' refers to a decorative rock that is treated as a pet.

Related Concepts
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  1. Animal: A multicellular, eukaryotic organism that forms the kingdom Animalia. Animals are multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that obtain their food by ingesting it, are motile at some stage of their life cycle, and have a well-defined body plan.

  2. Domesticated animal: A domesticated animal is a species of animal that has been selectively bred for specific traits. Domesticated animals provide food, companionship, and other benefits to humans.

Culture
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Pets have been companions to humans for thousands of years. They provide companionship, emotional support, and can even improve our physical health. Pets have been featured in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression throughout history.

How to Memorize "pet"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a soft, fluffy animal like a cat or a dog. Imagine stroking its fur and feeling it against your hand.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'pet' with the feeling of love and companionship. Think of a favorite animal companion from your childhood.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Pets are loving companions' to remember the definition of a pet.

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