Dog — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Dog
Dog (noun)
- a carnivorous mammal (Canis familiaris) closely related to the gray wolf that has long been domesticated as a pet, occurs in a variety of sizes, colors, and coat types, and is sometimes trained to perform special tasks (such as herding, guarding, or acting as a service animal)
- any of a family (Canidae) of carnivorous mammals that includes the wolves, jackals, foxes, coyotes, and the domestic dog, canid
- a male dog
Dog (adjective)
- canine
- having an inferior or inauthentic quality, spurious; especially, languages, unlike that used by native speakers or writers
Dog (verb)
- to hunt, track, or follow (someone) like a hound
- to be a persistent source of difficulty or distress to (someone), plague —often used in the passive with by
- to bother or pester (someone) persistently, hound
Dog (adverb)
- extremely, utterly —sometimes used in combination
Dog (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes
"a dog who needs a loving home"
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a person whose behavior is offensive to others
"she must think that you're a real dog after hearing those tasteless jokes you told last night"
Dog (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to go after or on the track of
"star athletes being dogged by fans when they're out in public"
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to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders
"tired of constantly having to dog their son about cleaning his room"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dog
The most common words with a similar meaning to Dog:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Dog
Words with the opposite meaning of Dog:
Near Antonyms of Dog
Word Forms of Dog
Inflections: dogs, dogged, dogging
Derived words: doglike (adjective)
Origin & Etymology of Dog
Middle English, from Old English docga
First known use: before 12th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Dog
- CEFR level: A1 English Vocabulary — Page 5
- Topics: Weather & Nature, Animals & Pets
Words & Phrases Containing Dog
Frequently Asked Questions about Dog
What does "Dog" mean?
"Dog" means a carnivorous mammal (Canis familiaris) closely related to the gray wolf that has long been domesticated as a pet, occurs in a variety of sizes, colors, and coat types, and is sometimes trained to perform special tasks (such as herding, guarding, or acting as a service animal). As an a noun, an adjective, a verb and an adverb, it is defined as: a carnivorous mammal (Canis familiaris) closely related to the gray wolf that has long been domesticated as a pet, occurs in a variety of sizes, colors, and coat types, and is sometimes trained to perform special tasks (such as herding, guarding, or acting as a service animal). It has 4 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Dog"?
Other words for "Dog" include canine, doggy, hound, pooch, tyke, bastard, beast and bleeder. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dog" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Dog"?
There are 191 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dog". Common alternatives include canine, doggy, hound, pooch, tyke, bastard, beast, bleeder, blighter and boor.
What is a slang word for "Dog"?
Slang words for "Dog" include crud, crumb, dirtbag, schmuck, scumbag and scuzzball.
What is the opposite of "Dog"?
Antonyms of "Dog" include guide, lead and pilot. Near antonyms include hero, heroine, idol and role model.
How do you use "Dog" in a sentence?
Examples of "Dog" in a sentence: "a dog who needs a loving home"; "she must think that you're a real dog after hearing those tasteless jokes you told last night"; "star athletes being dogged by fans when they're out in public".
Is "Dog" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Dog" can be used as a noun, an adjective, a verb and an adverb, depending on the context.
Is "Dog" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As an A1-level word, "Dog" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.