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Pet

🇬🇧 UK /["/pet/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/pet/"]/

Meaning of Pet

an animal, a bird, etc. that you have at home for pleasure, rather than one that is kept for work or food

In simple words: An animal kept for companionship.

Pet in a sentence

• I have a pet dog named Rufus.
• My favorite pet is a cat because they are independent.
• Many people find joy in having a pet in their home.
• It is important to take care of your pet's health.
• At the zoo, you can see animals that are not kept as pets.

How to use Pet

Use 'pet' to refer to domestic animals. It's neutral and widely used in conversation. Avoid using it in formal writing where more specific terms might be required.

Grammar pattern

pet + object (e.g., pet dog)

Memory hint

Think of 'pet' like a soft 'bed'—animals that cuddle and keep you company.

Related words

Collocations with Pet

• domestic
• family
• house
• have
• keep
• own
• shop
• store
• cat

Synonyms for Pet

• favourite

Opposites of Pet

• wild animal
• stray

Common mistakes with Pet

• Confused with 'pest', thinking they are the same.
• Using 'pet' as a verb incorrectly outside of its appropriate context.
• Incorrectly pluralizing with 'pets' when talking about a single pet.

Frequently asked questions about Pet

What does Pet mean?

An animal kept for companionship.

What is the definition of Pet?

an animal, a bird, etc. that you have at home for pleasure, rather than one that is kept for work or food

How do you use Pet in a sentence?

I have a pet dog named Rufus.

Can you give another example of Pet?

My favorite pet is a cat because they are independent.

What are synonyms for Pet?

Common alternatives include favourite.

What is the opposite of Pet?

Opposite meanings include wild animal, stray.

What words go with Pet?

It commonly pairs with domestic, family, house, have, keep, own, shop, store, cat.

What are common mistakes when using Pet?

Confused with 'pest', thinking they are the same. Using 'pet' as a verb incorrectly outside of its appropriate context. Incorrectly pluralizing with 'pets' when talking about a single pet.

How do you pronounce Pet?

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

When should I use Pet?

Use 'pet' to refer to domestic animals. It's neutral and widely used in conversation. Avoid using it in formal writing where more specific terms might be required.

What CEFR level is Pet?

"Pet" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.