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UK/["/ˈkætl/"]/US/["/ˈkætl/"]/

Meaning of Cattle

In simple words: A large animal that is often raised on farms for milk or meat, like cows and bulls.

Cattle in a sentence

  • The farmer decided to sell some of his cattle to reduce costs.
  • In the wild, the area is often populated by different species of cattle.
  • Cattle are a significant source of milk and beef for many cultures.
  • The ranch produced high-quality cattle that won several awards.
  • The grazing patterns of cattle can have a profound impact on the landscape.

How to use Cattle

Used mainly in agricultural contexts. Avoid in casual conversations unless relevant to farming or ranching topics. Not commonly used to refer to livestock collectively in informal speech.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'cattle' as 'cows a lot' — picture a field full of cows.

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Collocations with Cattle

Synonyms for Cattle

  • livestock
  • bovines
  • herd
  • cows
  • bulls

Opposites of Cattle

  • wild animals
  • predators
  • pests

Common mistakes with Cattle

  • Confused with 'cattle' as a singular noun.
  • Using 'cattles' as a plural form instead of 'cattle'.
  • Mixing up cattle with other livestock like sheep or goats.

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Frequently asked questions about Cattle

What does Cattle mean?

A large animal that is often raised on farms for milk or meat, like cows and bulls.

What is the definition of Cattle?

cows and bulls that are kept as farm animals for their milk or meat

How do you use Cattle in a sentence?

The farmer decided to sell some of his cattle to reduce costs.

Can you give another example of Cattle?

In the wild, the area is often populated by different species of cattle.

What are synonyms for Cattle?

Common alternatives include livestock, bovines, herd, cows, bulls.

What is the opposite of Cattle?

Opposite meanings include wild animals, predators, pests.

What words go with Cattle?

It commonly pairs with beef, dairy, Highland, head, herd, keep, raise, rear, graze, auction, market, breeding, a breed of cattle.

What are common mistakes when using Cattle?

Confused with 'cattle' as a singular noun. Using 'cattles' as a plural form instead of 'cattle'. Mixing up cattle with other livestock like sheep or goats.

How do you pronounce Cattle?

US: /["/ˈkætl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkætl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Cattle?

Used mainly in agricultural contexts. Avoid in casual conversations unless relevant to farming or ranching topics. Not commonly used to refer to livestock collectively in informal speech.

What CEFR level is Cattle?

"Cattle" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.