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UK/["/maʊs/","/maɪs/"]/US/["/maʊs/","/maɪs/"]/

Meaning of Mouse

In simple words: A small rodent with a long tail, often kept as a pet or used in experiments.

Mouse in a sentence

  • The mouse scurried across the floor.
  • I saw a gray mouse in the kitchen.
  • He used the mouse to click on the pictures on his computer.
  • She has a pet mouse that she named Whiskers.
  • The cat chased the mouse around the room.

How to use Mouse

Use 'mouse' when referring to the animal or the computer device. Avoid using it in very formal contexts when you mean the animal; instead, use 'rodent.'

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a tiny creature that squeaks and scurries, like a little 'house mouse'.

Related words

Collocations with Mouse

Synonyms for Mouse

  • rodent
  • critter
  • pest
  • pet

Opposites of Mouse

Common mistakes with Mouse

  • Confused with 'mice' when talking about more than one.
  • Using 'mouse' to refer exclusively to the computer device in all contexts.

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Frequently asked questions about Mouse

What does Mouse mean?

A small rodent with a long tail, often kept as a pet or used in experiments.

What is the definition of Mouse?

a small animal that is covered in fur and has a long thin tail. Mice live in fields, in people’s houses or where food is stored.

How do you use Mouse in a sentence?

The mouse scurried across the floor.

Can you give another example of Mouse?

I saw a gray mouse in the kitchen.

What are synonyms for Mouse?

Common alternatives include rodent, critter, pest, pet.

What is the opposite of Mouse?

Opposite meanings include elephant, cat.

What words go with Mouse?

It commonly pairs with deer, field, house, chase, catch, kill, squeak, run, scurry, droppings, hole, trap, as quiet as a mouse, optical, wireless, click, double-click, use, button, click, cursor, with the mouse.

What are common mistakes when using Mouse?

Confused with 'mice' when talking about more than one. Using 'mouse' to refer exclusively to the computer device in all contexts.

How do you pronounce Mouse?

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

When should I use Mouse?

Use 'mouse' when referring to the animal or the computer device. Avoid using it in very formal contexts when you mean the animal; instead, use 'rodent.'

What CEFR level is Mouse?

"Mouse" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.