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wolves

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈwʊɫvz// UK //wˈʊlvz// wolves Archaic Slang

n. large wild animals that look like dogs and live in groups called packs. They are known for hunting together and making a long howling sound at night.

n. large carnivorous mammals of the family Canidae, typically living and hunting in social groups known as packs. The plural form of 'wolf'.


SIMPLE

The wolves howl at the moon in the forest.

CONTEXTUAL

Rangers observed the pack of wolves moving across the valley in search of prey during the winter months.

COMPLEX

The reintroduction of wolves into the national park ecosystem led to a significant shift in the behavior of local elk populations, demonstrating the profound impact of apex predators.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'wolf'; follows the standard pattern of changing '-f' to '-ves'.

Pitfall

The wolfs are hunting.The wolves are hunting.Nouns ending in '-f' like 'wolf' usually form their plural with '-ves' rather than just adding '-s'.

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