C1verb 2K

Breed

🇬🇧 UK /["/briːd/","/briːdz/","/bred/","/ˈbriːdɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/briːd/","/briːdz/","/bred/","/ˈbriːdɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Breed

to have sex and produce young

In simple words: A kind or type of animal, especially one that has been specially developed.

Breed in a sentence

• Farmers often breed animals for specific traits, such as size or temperament.
• She decided to breed her dogs in order to produce champion puppies.
• The selection of animals to breed can greatly affect the quality of the livestock.
• His passion for marine life led him to breed tropical fish.
• It is important to ensure that you do not breed animals with genetic defects.
• Certain environmental factors can lead to the breed of more resilient plant species.
• The organization works to breed endangered species in captivity for reintroduction into the wild.

How to use Breed

Used when talking about animals, particularly in agriculture or pet ownership. Avoid in casual conversation about people unless referring to heritage.

Grammar pattern

breed + object

Memory hint

Remember 'breed' as in 'a breed of dog' — picture a dog show with many types.

Related words

Collocations with Breed

• in captivity
• successfully
• commercially
• for
• in captivity
• successfully
• commercially
• for

Synonyms for Breed

• species
• type
• kind
• variety
• strain

Opposites of Breed

• destroy
• kill

Common mistakes with Breed

• Confused with 'breathe' in pronunciation.
• Using 'breed' in reference to people is often seen as inappropriate.
• Incorrect plural form; should use 'breeds' for multiple types.

Frequently asked questions about Breed

What does Breed mean?

A kind or type of animal, especially one that has been specially developed.

What is the definition of Breed?

to have sex and produce young

How do you use Breed in a sentence?

Farmers often breed animals for specific traits, such as size or temperament.

Can you give another example of Breed?

She decided to breed her dogs in order to produce champion puppies.

What are synonyms for Breed?

Common alternatives include species, type, kind, variety, strain.

What is the opposite of Breed?

Opposite meanings include destroy, kill.

What words go with Breed?

It commonly pairs with in captivity, successfully, commercially, for, in captivity, successfully, commercially, for.

What are common mistakes when using Breed?

Confused with 'breathe' in pronunciation. Using 'breed' in reference to people is often seen as inappropriate. Incorrect plural form; should use 'breeds' for multiple types.

How do you pronounce Breed?

US: /["/briːd/","/briːdz/","/bred/","/ˈbriːdɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/briːd/","/briːdz/","/bred/","/ˈbriːdɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Breed?

Used when talking about animals, particularly in agriculture or pet ownership. Avoid in casual conversation about people unless referring to heritage.

What CEFR level is Breed?

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