wolf
- 01 A1 Beginner
n.a large wild animal that looks like a dog and lives in a group called a pack.
n.a large carnivorous mammal of the family Canidae, typically hunting in packs.
Simple“The hikers heard a wolf howling in the distance during the night.”
In context“Conservationists are monitoring the reintroduction of the grey wolf to the national park to see how it affects the local deer population.”
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
n.a man who frequently tries to start romantic or sexual relationships with many different women.
n.a man who habitually makes amorous advances to many women, often with predatory or superficial intent.
Simple“He has a reputation for being a bit of a wolf at office parties.”
In context“The protagonist is portrayed as a charming wolf who uses his social status to manipulate those around him.”
Synonymswomanizerphilanderer - 03 C2 Proficiency
n.a harsh or unpleasant sound made by a musical instrument.
n.a harsh, jarring vibration or 'wolf tone' produced by a stringed instrument when a played note matches the natural frequency of the instrument's body.
Simple“The cellist used a small brass device to stop the wolf on the F-sharp string.”
In context“Luthiers often struggle to eliminate the wolf in high-quality cellos without dampening the instrument's overall resonance.”
Synonymswolf tonedissonance - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to eat something very quickly because you are very hungry.
v.to consume food greedily or voraciously; often used with the particle 'down'.
Simple“The hungry teenagers wolfed down the entire pizza in five minutes.”
In context“After a long day of hiking without rations, the group wolfed down their dinner with little regard for table manners.”
UsageOften used in the phrasal verb form 'wolf down'.
From wolf.
From Middle English and German short forms of given names containing the Germanic element "wolf".
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.