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Word: Pet
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 16th century (as a noun; originally Scots and northern English): of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
pɛt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a domestic or tamed animal kept for companionship or pleasure
Short Definition:animal kept for companionship or pleasure
Examples:- the pony was a family pet
- a pet cat
Word: Pet
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
pɛt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
stroke or pat (an animal) affectionately
Short Definition:stroke or pat animal
Examples:- the cats came to be petted
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