Word
hare
Phoneticshare
US/ˈhɛɹ/
UK/hˈeə/
Definitions
01the animal
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
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.
“The dog tried to chase the hare, but the animal disappeared into the tall grass.”
“Unlike rabbits, which retreat to burrows, the hare relies on its incredible speed and camouflage to evade predators in open fields.”
Synonyms
02to run fast
C1 · Advanced British English · Informal
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'.
“As soon as the bell rang, the children hared off toward the playground.”
“The suspect hared down the narrow alleyway, successfully losing the police officers in the maze of backstreets.”
Antonyms
03game participant
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Sports British English
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.
“In the school game, Tom was chosen to be the hare and started laying the paper trail.”
“The success of a paperchase depends on the hare's ability to create a challenging but followable path through the woods.”
Antonyms
Usage
Countable when referring to the animal; uncountable when referring to its meat as food.
Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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