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cat

n. countable
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈkæt// UK //kˈæt// cat Archaic General-service Informal Slang Vulgar

n. A small animal with fur, whiskers, and a tail, which people often keep as a pet.

n. A small domesticated carnivorous mammal (Felis catus) with soft fur, a short snout, and retractable claws.


SIMPLE

My cat likes to sleep on the sofa.

CONTEXTUAL

The black cat sat on the fence, watching the birds in the garden.

COMPLEX

Ancient Egyptians revered the cat not only for its elegance and poise but also for its practical ability to protect grain stores from rodents.

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