CEFR A1

cats

noun

Meaning

Small, carnivorous mammals with soft fur, a short snout, and retractable claws, widely kept as domestic pets or for catching mice.

Examples

The alley was full of stray cats looking for food.
My neighbor's cat had a litter of five adorable kittens.

Synonyms: kitty, feline, puss

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cats (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /kæts/

Definition

Small, carnivorous mammals with soft fur, a short snout, and retractable claws, widely kept as domestic pets or for catching mice.

Examples

The alley was full of stray cats looking for food.
My neighbor's cat had a litter of five adorable kittens.

How to Use cats

cat nap (collocation): A short, light sleep. — "I'm going to take a quick cat nap before the meeting."
let the cat out of the bag (idiom): To reveal a secret accidentally. — "He let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party."
curiosity killed the cat (idiom): Being too inquisitive can lead to trouble. — "Don't ask too many questions; remember, curiosity killed the cat."

Synonyms of cats

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Antonyms of cats

Words with the opposite meaning to cats:

dogs

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