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Horse

UK /["/hɔːs/"]/US /["/hɔːrs/"]/

Definition

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.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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!

Collocations

  • beautiful
  • fine
  • good
  • breed
  • own
  • train
  • canter
  • gallop
  • trot
  • box
  • trailer
  • breeder
  • on a/​the horse
  • a horse and carriage
  • a horse and cart

Synonyms

  • steed
  • equine
  • mare
  • stallion
  • pony

Antonyms

  • mouse
  • insect

Common mistakes

  • 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