pets

Meanings

• noun

  Animals kept as companions or for specific functions such as hunting, protection, or work.

  - "My family has a dog and a cat as pets."
  - "Birds, fish, and reptiles are also common pets."

• noun

  Informal term for children or young people.

  - "My little sister is such a handful, she's a real pet."
  - "The kids at the park were all acting like pets."

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Synonyms

companion animal , mope , pout , feel up , grope , touch up , pat , smooth , coddle , cosset

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pets
meats , feats , beats , cheats , greats

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Variants

List of all variants of pets that leads to same result
pet , pets , petted , petter , petters , petting , in a pet , foster , foster brother , foster brothers , foster care , foster cat , foster cats , foster child , foster children , foster dog , foster dogs , foster families , foster family , foster father , foster fathers , foster kitten , foster kittens , foster mother , foster mothers , foster parenting , foster pet , foster pets , foster puppies , foster puppy , foster sister , foster sisters , foster system , foster systems , teacher's pet , teacher's pets

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Etymology

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

Originally from the Old French word 'piete,' meaning 'pitiful,' 'pity,' or 'affection.' Over time, it came to mean 'domesticated animal' or 'companion animal.'

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that cats purr at a frequency that can help heal bones and reduce stress?

2. The world's oldest known domesticated dog was found in Siberia and is estimated to be over 15,000 years old.

3. The longest living goldfish on record lived for 10 years, but the average lifespan of a goldfish is only 2-3 years.

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Related Concepts

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1. Domesticated animals: Animals that have been bred in captivity and live in close association with humans. They include dogs, cats, horses, cows, pigs, chickens, and many others.

2. Companion animals: Animals kept primarily for companionship. They include dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, and other small mammals.

3. Working animals: Animals used for specific tasks, such as pulling carts or plows, herding livestock, or providing transportation. They include horses, oxen, mules, and donkeys.

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Culture

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Pets have been an integral part of human society for thousands of years. They have been kept for various reasons, including companionship, protection, work, and even as status symbols. Pets have been featured extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. For example, in literature, pets have appeared in works such as 'Old Yeller,' 'Black Beauty,' and 'Where the Red Fern Grows.' In art, pets have been depicted in paintings, sculptures, and photographs. In music, pets have been the subject of many songs, such as 'My Fair Lady,' 'The Jetsons Theme,' and 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight.'

How to Memorize "pets"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize pets, imagine a cozy home with a happy dog or cat curled up by the fireplace, or a bird in a colorful cage singing cheerfully.

2. associate
   

   - To associate pets with the word 'companion,' think of the warmth and companionship that a pet provides.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the word 'pets,' use the mnemonic 'Pets Eat Tasty Treats.'

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