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UK/["/ʃiːp/"]/US/["/ʃiːp/"]/

Meaning of Sheep

In simple words: A farm animal that is raised for its wool, meat, and milk.

Sheep in a sentence

  • a flock of sheep
  • Sheep were grazing in the fields.
  • sheep farmers
  • These leaves are toxic to cattle and sheep.
  • My grandfather used to raise sheep in Australia.
  • The dogs herded the sheep into the pen.
  • a 4 000-acre sheep station in New South Wales
  • He sees it as his duty to take care of the lost sheep of the world.

How to use Sheep

Used in farming contexts, but can also appear in discussions about symbols or metaphors, like 'following like sheep'. Avoid using in overly technical or scientific discussions about animals.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'sheep' — imagine a soft, fluffy cloud that looks like a sheep in the sky.

Related words

Collocations with Sheep

Synonyms for Sheep

  • lamb
  • ewes
  • ram
  • ovine
  • flock

Opposites of Sheep

Common mistakes with Sheep

  • Confused with 'sheep' as a singular and plural; 'sheep' is both.
  • Using 'sheeps' as the plural form.
  • Mispronouncing it as 'sheep' with a long e instead of a short e.

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Frequently asked questions about Sheep

What does Sheep mean?

A farm animal that is raised for its wool, meat, and milk.

What is the definition of Sheep?

an animal with a thick coat, kept on farms for its meat (called mutton or lamb) or its wool

How do you use Sheep in a sentence?

a flock of sheep

Can you give another example of Sheep?

Sheep were grazing in the fields.

What are synonyms for Sheep?

Common alternatives include lamb, ewes, ram, ovine, flock.

What is the opposite of Sheep?

Opposite meanings include wolf, predator, hunter.

What words go with Sheep?

It commonly pairs with hill, mountain, lost, flock, herd, farm, keep, raise, graze, bleat, farm, ranch, station, a breed of sheep.

What are common mistakes when using Sheep?

Confused with 'sheep' as a singular and plural; 'sheep' is both. Using 'sheeps' as the plural form. Mispronouncing it as 'sheep' with a long e instead of a short e.

How do you pronounce Sheep?

US: /["/ʃiːp/"]/, UK: /["/ʃiːp/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Sheep?

Used in farming contexts, but can also appear in discussions about symbols or metaphors, like 'following like sheep'. Avoid using in overly technical or scientific discussions about animals.

What CEFR level is Sheep?

"Sheep" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.