Cool MateMeaning of Wolf
a large wild animal of the dog family, that lives and hunts in groups
In simple words: A wild animal that looks like a large dog, usually lives in packs.
Wolf in a sentence
- She compared the media to a pack of ravening/ravenous wolves.
- A lone wolf howled under the full moon.
- Labour groups are often seen as the big bad wolf.
- She called the media ‘ravening wolves’.
- a story of a young boy raised by wolves
How to use Wolf
Use 'wolf' when talking about the animal in a general sense. It is appropriate in both casual conversation and formal writing, especially in contexts related to wildlife or nature. Avoid using it in contexts unrelated to animals to prevent confusion.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'howl' and 'wolf' together; imagine a wolf howling at the moon.
Related words
Opposites of Wolf
- sheep
- domestic dog
Common mistakes with Wolf
- Confused with 'wolves' as the incorrect plural for a single wolf.
- Using 'wolf' in place of 'dog' without context.
- Assuming the word only refers to the animal and not also to cultural references (e.g., characters in folklore).
Wolf appears in
Wolf in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ذئب
حيوان بري يشبه الكلب الكبير، يعيش عادة في قطعان.
- Bengaliবাংলা
নেকড়ে
একটি বন্য প্রাণী যা দেখতে বড় কুকুরের মতো, সাধারণত দলবদ্ধভাবে থাকে।
- GermanDeutsch
Wolf
Ein wildes Tier, das wie ein großer Hund aussieht und normalerweise in Rudeln lebt.
- SpanishEspañol
Lobo
Un animal salvaje que parece un perro grande, que suele vivir en manadas.
- Persianفارسی
گرگ
یه حیوان وحشی که شبیه سگ بزرگه و معمولاً توی گله زندگی میکنه.
- FrenchFrançais
Loup
Un animal sauvage qui ressemble à un gros chien, vivant généralement en meute.
- Hindiहिन्दी
भेड़िया
एक जंगली जानवर जो बड़े कुत्ते जैसा दिखता है, आमतौर पर झुंड में रहता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Lupo
Un animale selvatico che assomiglia a un cane di grossa taglia, di solito vive in branco.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Lobo
Um animal selvagem que parece um cachorro grande, geralmente vive em matilhas.
- RussianРусский
Волк
Дикое животное, похожее на большую собаку, обычно живет стаями.
- Urduاردو
بھیڑیا
ایک جنگلی جانور جو بڑے کتے جیسا لگتا ہے، عام طور پر گروہوں میں رہتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
狼
一种长得像大狗的野生动物，通常成群生活。
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Frequently asked questions about Wolf
What does Wolf mean?
A wild animal that looks like a large dog, usually lives in packs.
What is the definition of Wolf?
a large wild animal of the dog family, that lives and hunts in groups
How do you use Wolf in a sentence?
She compared the media to a pack of ravening/ravenous wolves.
Can you give another example of Wolf?
A lone wolf howled under the full moon.
What are synonyms for Wolf?
Common alternatives include canine, predator, beast.
What is the opposite of Wolf?
Opposite meanings include sheep, domestic dog.
What words go with Wolf?
It commonly pairs with lone, wild, hungry, pack, growl, howl, hunt, cub, pack.
What are common mistakes when using Wolf?
Confused with 'wolves' as the incorrect plural for a single wolf. Using 'wolf' in place of 'dog' without context. Assuming the word only refers to the animal and not also to cultural references (e.g., characters in folklore).
How do you pronounce Wolf?
US: /["/wʊlf/","/wʊlvz/"]/, UK: /["/wʊlf/","/wʊlvz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Wolf?
Use 'wolf' when talking about the animal in a general sense. It is appropriate in both casual conversation and formal writing, especially in contexts related to wildlife or nature. Avoid using it in contexts unrelated to animals to prevent confusion.
What CEFR level is Wolf?
"Wolf" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.