Cool MateCat
UK /["/kæt/"]/US /["/kæt/"]/
Definition
a small animal with soft fur that people often keep as a pet. Cats catch and kill birds and mice.
In simple words: A small, furry animal that people keep as pets.
Examples
- My cat loves to chase the laser pointer.
- The cat is sleeping on the couch.
- Did you see that cute cat in the garden?
- She has a big cat that likes to eat a lot.
- There are many different breeds of cat around the world.
Usage notes
Use 'cat' to refer to the animal in most situations. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, such as conversations about pets or animal care.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'Cuddle and purr', which cats often do.
Collocations
- domestic
- family
- house
- have
- keep
- own
- hiss
- mew
- miaow/meow
- door
- flap
- food
- fight like cat and dog
- fight like cats and dogs
- play (a game of) cat and mouse
- domestic
- family
- house
- have
- keep
- own
- hiss
- mew
- miaow/meow
- door
- flap
- food
- fight like cat and dog
- fight like cats and dogs
- play (a game of) cat and mouse
Synonyms
- feline
- kitty
- domestic cat
- house cat
Antonyms
- dog
- canine
- puppy
Common mistakes
- Confusing with 'kitten', which refers to a baby cat.
- Using 'cats' when talking about one cat.
- Forgetting to capitalize 'Cat' when starting a sentence.