Vet — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈvet/

Meaning & Definition of Vet

Vet (noun)

  1. veterinarian
  2. veteran

Vet (verb)

  1. to evaluate for possible approval or acceptance
  2. to subject to usually expert appraisal or correction
  3. to provide veterinary care for (an animal), to subject (an animal) to veterinary examination

Vet (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person with long experience in a specified area

    "he's a hardened vet of many political campaigns"

    similar: doyen, old hand, old-timer, stager, veteran, warhorse
    related: doyenne, adept, dab hand (chiefly British), expert, guru, hand, master, maven, past master, pro, professional
    opposite: beginner, colt, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, recruit, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro
    near: apprentice, cub, boot, novitiate, amateur, dilettante, learner, student, trainee, candidate, entrant, probationer

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Vet

The most common words with a similar meaning to Vet:

doyen, old hand, old-timer, stager, veteran, warhorse

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Vet

Words with the opposite meaning of Vet:

beginner, colt, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, recruit, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro

Related Words for Vet

doyenne, adept, dab hand, expert, guru, hand, master, maven, past master, pro, professional

Near Antonyms of Vet

apprentice, cub, boot, novitiate, amateur, dilettante, learner, student, trainee, candidate, entrant, probationer

Word Forms of Vet

Inflections: vets, vetted, vetting

Derived words: vetter (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Vet

First known use: 1848

Frequently Asked Questions about Vet

What does "Vet" mean?

"Vet" means veterinarian. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: veterinarian.

What is another word for "Vet"?

Other words for "Vet" include doyen, old hand, old-timer, stager, veteran and warhorse. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Vet" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Vet"?

There are 17 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Vet". Common alternatives include doyen, old hand, old-timer, stager, veteran and warhorse.

What is the opposite of "Vet"?

Antonyms of "Vet" include beginner, colt, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie and newcomer. Near antonyms include apprentice, cub, boot and novitiate.

How do you use "Vet" in a sentence?

Examples of "Vet" in a sentence: "he's a hardened vet of many political campaigns".

Is "Vet" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Vet" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Vet"?

"Vet" is pronounced /ˈvet/.

What is the origin of the word "Vet"?

First known use: 1848.