swine

Meanings

• noun

  A domesticated pig.

  - "The farmer raised several swine on his farm."
  - "Swine are often raised for their meat."

• noun

  A derogatory term for a person.

  - "He was called a swine because of his dirty habits."
  - "Don't call me a swine!"

---

Pronunciation

1. /swaɪn/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2651593"
2. /swaɪn/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2651593"

---

Synonyms

bitch , cow , ingot

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with swine
wine , dine , shine

---

Variants

List of all variants of swine that leads to same result
swine , African swine fever , swine fever , swine fevers , swine flu , swine influenza , swine influenzas , African swine fevers , cast pearls before swine , cast/throw pearls before swine , throw pearls before swine

---

Etymology

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

Old English swine, from swineweasel, swinepig.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Swine are the most commonly domesticated farm animal in the world.

2. Swine can communicate with each other using a complex system of grunts and squeals.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. pork: The meat from a pig.

2. hog: An adult male pig.

---

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.

Swine have been an important source of food for humans for thousands of years. In literature, swine have been used as symbols of gluttony and filth, such as in George Orwell's Animal Farm.

How to Memorize "swine"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pig pen with several pigs, or visualize a plate of bacon and eggs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a pig, or think of the sound a pig makes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Slimy, Wiggly, Inchworms Eat Grass' to remember the spelling of swine.

---

Memorize "swine" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize swine is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.