hare
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a wild animal like a rabbit but larger, with very long ears and long back legs for running fast.
n.a mammal of the genus Lepus, larger and swifter than a rabbit, with longer ears and hind legs.
Simple“The dog tried to chase the hare, but the animal disappeared into the tall grass.”
In context“Unlike rabbits, which retreat to burrows, the hare relies on its incredible speed and camouflage to evade predators in open fields.”
Synonymsjackrabbit - 02 C1 Advanced
v.to run or move very quickly, often in a hurry.
v.to move at great speed; an intransitive verb often used with 'off' or 'down'.
Simple“As soon as the bell rang, the children hared off toward the playground.”
In context“The suspect hared down the narrow alleyway, successfully losing the police officers in the maze of backstreets.”
- 03 C2 Proficiency
n.in some traditional racing games, the person who starts first and leaves a trail for others to follow.
n.the designated runner in a paperchase or 'hare and hounds' game who leaves a trail of paper for the 'hounds' to track.
Simple“In the school game, Tom was chosen to be the hare and started laying the paper trail.”
In context“The success of a paperchase depends on the hare's ability to create a challenging but followable path through the woods.”
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