Meaning of Horse
a large animal with four legs, a mane (= long thick hair on its neck) and a tail. Horses are used for riding on, pulling carriages, etc.
In simple words: A large animal with four legs that people ride or use for work.
Horse in a sentence
- The horse galloped across the field.
- She rides her horse every weekend.
- In the story, the knight rides a majestic horse.
- My favorite animal is the horse because they are so beautiful.
- The horse won the race by a long distance.
How to use Horse
Commonly used in both casual and formal contexts. Appropriate to describe the animal or in phrases like 'beating a dead horse'. Not used in slang or vulgar expressions.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'horse' running fast — it sounds like 'course' but much bigger and faster!
Related words
Collocations with Horse
Synonyms for Horse
- steed
- equine
- mare
- stallion
- pony
Common mistakes with Horse
- Confused with 'horsepower' — don't mix the animal with the unit of measurement
- Plural form 'horses' often incorrectly spelled as 'horse's' or 'horses'
- 'Horse' may be mistakenly used as a verb, confusing its meaning
Horse appears in
Horse in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
حصان
حيوان كبير له أربعة أرجل يركبه الناس أو يستخدمونه للعمل.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ঘোড়া
চার পা ওয়ালা একটি বড় প্রাণী যা মানুষ চড়ে বা কাজের জন্য ব্যবহার করে।
- GermanDeutsch
Pferd
Ein großes Tier mit vier Beinen, das Menschen reiten oder für die Arbeit nutzen.
- SpanishEspañol
Caballo
Un animal grande con cuatro patas que la gente monta o usa para trabajar.
- Persianفارسی
اسب
یه حیوون بزرگه چهارپا که مردم روش سوار میشن یا ازش برای کار استفاده میکنن.
- FrenchFrançais
Cheval
Un gros animal à quatre pattes que les gens montent ou utilisent pour travailler.
- Hindiहिन्दी
घोड़ा
एक बड़ा चार पैरों वाला जानवर जिस पर लोग सवारी करते हैं या काम के लिए इस्तेमाल करते हैं।
- ItalianItaliano
Cavallo
Un animale grande con quattro zampe che le persone cavalcano o usano per lavorare.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Cavalo
Um animal grande de quatro patas que as pessoas montam ou usam para trabalhar.
- RussianРусский
Лошадь
Большое животное с четырьмя ногами, на котором люди ездят верхом или используют для работы.
- Urduاردو
گھوڑا
ایک بڑا جانور جس کی چار ٹانگیں ہوتی ہیں اور لوگ اس پر سواری کرتے ہیں یا اسے کام کے لیے استعمال کرتے ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
马
一种有四条腿的大动物,人们骑乘或用来工作。
More words like Horse
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Horse
What does Horse mean?
A large animal with four legs that people ride or use for work.
What is the definition of Horse?
a large animal with four legs, a mane (= long thick hair on its neck) and a tail. Horses are used for riding on, pulling carriages, etc.
How do you use Horse in a sentence?
The horse galloped across the field.
Can you give another example of Horse?
She rides her horse every weekend.
What are synonyms for Horse?
Common alternatives include steed, equine, mare, stallion, pony.
What is the opposite of Horse?
Opposite meanings include mouse, insect.
What words go with Horse?
It commonly pairs with beautiful, fine, good, breed, own, train, canter, gallop, trot, box, trailer, breeder, on a/the horse, a horse and carriage, a horse and cart.
What are common mistakes when using Horse?
Confused with 'horsepower' — don't mix the animal with the unit of measurement Plural form 'horses' often incorrectly spelled as 'horse's' or 'horses' 'Horse' may be mistakenly used as a verb, confusing its meaning
How do you pronounce Horse?
US: /["/hɔːrs/"]/, UK: /["/hɔːs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Horse?
Commonly used in both casual and formal contexts. Appropriate to describe the animal or in phrases like 'beating a dead horse'. Not used in slang or vulgar expressions.
What CEFR level is Horse?
"Horse" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.









