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monkeys

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈməŋkiz// UK //mˈʌnkɪz// mon·keys

n. small to medium-sized animals with long tails that live in trees in warm countries. They are known for being clever and good at climbing.

n. any of various small to medium-sized primates, typically having a long tail and living in trees in tropical regions. Distinguished from apes by the presence of a tail and a smaller brain-to-body ratio.


SIMPLE

The monkeys climb the trees to find fruit.

CONTEXTUAL

A group of monkeys swung through the canopy, calling out to one another as they searched for food.

COMPLEX

Researchers observed the monkeys using primitive tools to extract insects from tree bark, demonstrating a level of problem-solving previously underestimated in this specific species.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'monkey'.

Pitfall

monkiesmonkeysNouns ending in a vowel plus 'y' simply add 's' to form the plural; do not change the 'y' to 'ies'.

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