Meaning of Cat
In simple words: A small, furry animal that people keep as pets.
Cat in a sentence
- My cat loves to chase the laser pointer.
- The cat is sleeping on the couch.
- Did you see that cute cat in the garden?
- She has a big cat that likes to eat a lot.
- There are many different breeds of cat around the world.
How to use Cat
Use 'cat' to refer to the animal in most situations. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, such as conversations about pets or animal care.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'Cuddle and purr', which cats often do.
Related words
Collocations with Cat
Synonyms for Cat
- feline
- kitty
- domestic cat
- house cat
Common mistakes with Cat
- Confusing with 'kitten', which refers to a baby cat.
- Using 'cats' when talking about one cat.
- Forgetting to capitalize 'Cat' when starting a sentence.
Cat appears in
Cat in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
قط
حيوان صغير ذو فراء يحتفظ به الناس كحيوان أليف.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বিড়াল
একটি ছোট, লোমশ প্রাণী যা মানুষ পোষা প্রাণী হিসাবে রাখে।
- GermanDeutsch
Katze
Ein kleines, pelziges Tier, das Menschen als Haustiere halten.
- SpanishEspañol
Gato
Un animal pequeño y peludo que la gente tiene como mascota.
- Persianفارسی
گربه
یه حیوون کوچولو و پشمالو که مردم به عنوان حیوون خونگی نگه میدارن.
- FrenchFrançais
Chat
Un petit animal à fourrure que les gens gardent comme animal de compagnie.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बिल्ली
एक छोटा, रोएँदार जानवर जिसे लोग पालतू जानवर के तौर पर रखते हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Gatto
Un piccolo animale peloso che le persone tengono come animali domestici.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Gato
Um animal pequeno e peludo que as pessoas têm como bicho de estimação.
- RussianРусский
Кошка
Маленькое пушистое животное, которое люди держат дома.
- Urduاردو
بلی
ایک چھوٹا، روئیں دار جانور جسے لوگ پالتو جانور کے طور پر رکھتے ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
猫
一种小型毛茸茸的动物,人们把它当作宠物。
More words like Cat
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Cat
What does Cat mean?
A small, furry animal that people keep as pets.
What is the definition of Cat?
a small animal with soft fur that people often keep as a pet. Cats catch and kill birds and mice.
How do you use Cat in a sentence?
My cat loves to chase the laser pointer.
Can you give another example of Cat?
The cat is sleeping on the couch.
What are synonyms for Cat?
Common alternatives include feline, kitty, domestic cat, house cat.
What is the opposite of Cat?
Opposite meanings include dog, canine, puppy.
What words go with Cat?
It commonly pairs with domestic, family, house, have, keep, own, hiss, mew, miaow/meow, door, flap, food, fight like cat and dog, fight like cats and dogs, play (a game of) cat and mouse, domestic, family, house, have, keep, own, hiss, mew, miaow/meow, door, flap, food, fight like cat and dog, fight like cats and dogs, play (a game of) cat and mouse.
What are common mistakes when using Cat?
Confusing with 'kitten', which refers to a baby cat. Using 'cats' when talking about one cat. Forgetting to capitalize 'Cat' when starting a sentence.
How do you pronounce Cat?
US: /["/kæt/"]/, UK: /["/kæt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Cat?
Use 'cat' to refer to the animal in most situations. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, such as conversations about pets or animal care.
What CEFR level is Cat?
"Cat" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.








