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The horses are restless

🇬🇧 UK //ðə ˈhɔːsɪz ə ˈrɛstləs// 🇺🇸 US //ðə ˈhɔrsɪz ɑr ˈrɛstləs//

Meaning of The horses are restless

Horses are unable to stay calm or still.

In simple words: The horses are not calm.

The horses are restless in a sentence

• The horses are restless in the stable, stomping their hooves.
• As the storm approached, the horses are restless and whinnying loudly.
• At the show, the horses are restless before the big event.
• After being cooped up all day, the horses are restless in the field.
• Each time the thunder boomed, the horses are restless and anxious.

How to use The horses are restless

This phrase is often used to describe horses that are anxious or unable to settle down. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone statement

Memory hint

Think of 'restless' as 'rest isn't less' - the horses need more to calm down.

Related words

Collocations with The horses are restless

• become restless
• look restless
• seem restless

Synonyms for The horses are restless

• agitated
• nervous
• fidgety
• uneasy
• jittery

Common mistakes with The horses are restless

• Using 'anxious' instead of 'restless', which changes the meaning.
• Misplacing 'are' and 'horses', leading to incorrect structure.
• Confusing 'restless' with 'tired', which are opposite in meaning.

Frequently asked questions about The horses are restless

What does The horses are restless mean?

The horses are not calm.

What is the definition of The horses are restless?

Horses are unable to stay calm or still.

How do you use The horses are restless in a sentence?

The horses are restless in the stable, stomping their hooves.

Can you give another example of The horses are restless?

As the storm approached, the horses are restless and whinnying loudly.

What are synonyms for The horses are restless?

Common alternatives include agitated, nervous, fidgety, uneasy, jittery.

What words go with The horses are restless?

It commonly pairs with become restless, look restless, seem restless.

What are common mistakes when using The horses are restless?

Using 'anxious' instead of 'restless', which changes the meaning. Misplacing 'are' and 'horses', leading to incorrect structure. Confusing 'restless' with 'tired', which are opposite in meaning.

How do you pronounce The horses are restless?

US: //ðə ˈhɔrsɪz ɑr ˈrɛstləs//, UK: //ðə ˈhɔːsɪz ə ˈrɛstləs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use The horses are restless?

This phrase is often used to describe horses that are anxious or unable to settle down. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.