Cool MateMeaning of Rat
In simple words: A small, often unwanted animal that looks like a mouse but is bigger.
Rat in a sentence
- rat poison
- The police are all over town. He’s caught, like a rat in a trap.
- Rats had gnawed through the wires.
- The dog was a useful rat catcher in the warehouse.
- a rat-infested cellar
- You mean he just walked out on her after fifteen years? What a rat!
How to use Rat
Use 'rat' when talking about the animal or in informal contexts to describe someone as disloyal. It's less appropriate in formal discussions.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a rat running and 'ratting out' on someone.
Related words
Common mistakes with Rat
- Confused with 'mouse', thinking they are the same.
- Using it as a verb instead of a noun.
- Assuming all rats are domesticated or friendly.
Rat appears in
Rat in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
جرذ
حيوان صغير، غالبًا ما يكون غير مرغوب فيه، يشبه الفأر ولكنه أكبر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ইঁদুর
একটি ছোট, প্রায়শই অবাঞ্ছিত প্রাণী যা ইঁদুরের মতো দেখতে কিন্তু বড়।
- GermanDeutsch
Ratte
Ein kleines, oft unerwünschtes Tier, das wie eine Maus aussieht, aber größer ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Rata
Un animalito, a menudo no deseado, que parece un ratón pero es más grande.
- Persianفارسی
موش صحرایی، آدم خائن
یه حیوون کوچیک که معمولاً کسی دوستش نداره و شبیه موشه ولی بزرگتره.
- FrenchFrançais
Rat
Un petit animal, souvent indésirable, qui ressemble à une souris mais est plus gros.
- Hindiहिन्दी
चूहा
एक छोटा, अक्सर अवांछित जानवर जो चूहे जैसा दिखता है लेकिन बड़ा होता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Topo
Un piccolo animale, spesso indesiderato, che assomiglia a un topo ma è più grande.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Rato
Um animal pequeno, muitas vezes indesejado, que parece um rato mas é maior.
- RussianРусский
Крыса
Маленькое, часто нежелательное животное, похожее на мышь, но больше.
- Urduاردو
چوہا
ایک چھوٹا، اکثر ناپسندیدہ جانور جو چوہے جیسا لگتا ہے لیکن بڑا ہوتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
老鼠
一种体型较大、通常不受欢迎的、长得像老鼠的小动物。
More words like Rat
- Vermin
- Traitor
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Rat
What does Rat mean?
A small, often unwanted animal that looks like a mouse but is bigger.
What is the definition of Rat?
a small animal with a long tail, that looks like a large mouse, usually considered a pest (= an animal which is disliked because it destroys food or spreads disease)
How do you use Rat in a sentence?
rat poison
Can you give another example of Rat?
The police are all over town. He’s caught, like a rat in a trap.
What are synonyms for Rat?
Common alternatives include rodent, vermin, pest, traitor.
What is the opposite of Rat?
Opposite meanings include mouse, friend.
What words go with Rat?
It commonly pairs with black, brown, lab, scurry, scuttle, gnaw, catcher, droppings, poison.
What are common mistakes when using Rat?
Confused with 'mouse', thinking they are the same. Using it as a verb instead of a noun. Assuming all rats are domesticated or friendly.
How do you pronounce Rat?
US: /["/ræt/"]/, UK: /["/ræt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Rat?
Use 'rat' when talking about the animal or in informal contexts to describe someone as disloyal. It's less appropriate in formal discussions.
What CEFR level is Rat?
"Rat" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.