What does “dog” mean?
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nounan animal with four legs and a tail, often kept as a pet
I walk my dog every morning.
Dog at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /dɔɡ/ · DAWG
Common phrases with “dog”
- walk the dog
- pet dog
- guide dog
Idioms with “dog”
- Sick as a dog: Very ill, especially when vomiting.
- Every dog has its day: Everyone gets a moment of success or luck at some point.
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