vet

Meanings

• noun

  A person who has been trained to examine and treat animals, especially domesticated animals.

  - "The vet gave the dog a check-up."
  - "We took our pet to the vet for a vaccination."

• noun

  Short for Veteran, a person who has had long service or experience in a particular occupation or field.

  - "The vet from World War II shared his experiences."
  - "The company hired a vet for the important project."

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Synonyms

evaluate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vet
net , jet , set , whet , get

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Variants

List of all variants of vet that leads to same result
vet , vets , vetted , vetter , vetters , vetting

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Etymology

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From Old French 'vetir', meaning 'to dress, to equip'. In the context of animals, a vet is someone who 'dresses' or takes care of their health.

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Trivia

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1. The first veterinary school was established in Lyon, France, in 1761.

2. The term 'veterinary' comes from the Latin word 'vetus', meaning 'old'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Animal doctor: Another term for a veterinarian.

2. Veterinary medicine: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and disorders in animals.

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Culture

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Vets have been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and music. One famous example is the book 'All Creatures Great and Small' by James Herriot, which chronicles the life and experiences of a rural veterinary practitioner.

How to Memorize "vet"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a vet examining an animal in a clinic.
   - Imagine yourself visiting a vet with your pet.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vet' with 'animal doctor'.
   - Think of a vet as someone who helps animals get better.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'VET' for Veterinarian, Expert, and Treat.
   - Use the phrase 'A vet is a doctor for pets.'

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