wolf
Pronunciación: [wʊlf]
Palabra
Contexto: «animals»
(noun) a wolf is a wild animal that looks like a big dog. They usually live in groups called packs and are known for howling and hunting together.
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I saw a wolf running through the forest during our hike.
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There was no wolf in the zoo; only lions and bears were there.
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What do you think a wolf eats in the wild?
Contexto: «mythology»
(noun) a wolf can also be a character in stories or myths. Often, wolves are seen as symbols of danger or cunningness, like in fairy tales.
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In the story, the wolf tricks the innocent sheep.
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The wolf did not win in the end because the clever little rabbit outsmarted him.
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Why do you think the wolf is often the villain in stories?
Contexto: «behavior»
(verb) to wolf means to eat something quickly and greedily, like you are very hungry. If someone wolfs down their food, they eat it very fast.
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He wolfs down his breakfast every morning because he is always in a hurry.
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She did not wolf her dinner; instead, she took her time and enjoyed every bite.
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Do you remember when you wolfed down that pizza at the party?
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