Cool MateMeaning of Elephant
a very large animal with thick grey skin, large ears, two curved outer teeth called tusks and a long nose called a trunk. There are two types of elephant, the African and the Asian.
In simple words: A large, gray animal with a long trunk that lives in big groups.
Elephant in a sentence
- herds of elephants
- a bull elephant
- a baby elephant
- a conservationist who cares for orphaned elephants
- The elephant in the room was the money that had to be paid in bribes.
- There’s a big elephant in the room and it’s gun control.
How to use Elephant
Often used in educational contexts or when discussing wildlife. Not suitable for informal or casual conversation unless referring to zoos or safaris.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a huge 'elephant' in the room that everyone notices.
Related words
Collocations with Elephant
- African
- Asian
- Indian
- herd
- hunt
- poach
- shoot
- trumpet
- charge
- stampede
- herd
- population
- tusk
Synonyms for Elephant
- pachyderm
- African elephant
- Asian elephant
Common mistakes with Elephant
- Confused with 'elephants', which is simply the plural form.
- Mispronounced as 'elefant' instead of 'ele-phant'.
Elephant appears in
Elephant in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
فيل
حيوان كبير ورمادي ذو خرطوم طويل يعيش في مجموعات كبيرة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
হাতি
একটা বিশাল, ধূসর রঙের প্রাণী যার লম্বা শুঁড় আছে এবং এরা দলবদ্ধভাবে থাকে।
- GermanDeutsch
Elefant
Ein großes, graues Tier mit einem langen Rüssel, das in großen Gruppen lebt.
- SpanishEspañol
Elefante
Un gran animal gris con una trompa larga que vive en grupos grandes.
- Persianفارسی
فیل
یه حیوون بزرگ و خاکستری با یه خرطوم دراز که تو گروههای بزرگ زندگی میکنه.
- FrenchFrançais
Éléphant
Un gros animal gris avec une longue trompe qui vit en grands groupes.
- Hindiहिन्दी
हाथी
एक बड़ा, भूरा जानवर जिसकी लंबी सूंड होती है और जो बड़े समूहों में रहता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Elefante
Un animale grande e grigio con una lunga proboscide che vive in grandi gruppi.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Elefante
Um bicho grande e cinzento com uma tromba comprida que vive em bandos grandes.
- RussianРусский
Слон
Большое серое животное с длинным хоботом, которое живет большими группами.
- Urduاردو
ہاتھی
ایک بڑا، سرمئی جانور جس کی لمبی سونڈ ہوتی ہے اور جو بڑے گروہوں میں رہتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
大象
一种大型灰色动物，拥有长鼻子，通常生活在大群体中。
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Frequently asked questions about Elephant
What does Elephant mean?
A large, gray animal with a long trunk that lives in big groups.
What is the definition of Elephant?
a very large animal with thick grey skin, large ears, two curved outer teeth called tusks and a long nose called a trunk. There are two types of elephant, the African and the Asian.
How do you use Elephant in a sentence?
herds of elephants
Can you give another example of Elephant?
a bull elephant
What are synonyms for Elephant?
Common alternatives include pachyderm, African elephant, Asian elephant.
What is the opposite of Elephant?
Opposite meanings include mouse, insect, ant.
What words go with Elephant?
It commonly pairs with African, Asian, Indian, herd, hunt, poach, shoot, trumpet, charge, stampede, herd, population, tusk.
What are common mistakes when using Elephant?
Confused with 'elephants', which is simply the plural form. Mispronounced as 'elefant' instead of 'ele-phant'.
How do you pronounce Elephant?
US: /["/ˈelɪfənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈelɪfənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Elephant?
Often used in educational contexts or when discussing wildlife. Not suitable for informal or casual conversation unless referring to zoos or safaris.
What CEFR level is Elephant?
"Elephant" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.