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How to pronounce “ape”

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Pronunciation guide for ape

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of ape with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
6 Tips on Being a Successful Entrepreneurwho built a wonderful business in the UK, called Go Ape,
Definition summary
A primate of the superfamily Hominoidea, generally larger than monkeys and distinguished from them by having no tail.

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How to pronounce ape

6 Tips on Being a Successful Entrepreneur

who built a wonderful business in the UK, called Go Ape,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “ape”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A primate of the superfamily Hominoidea, generally larger than monkeys and distinguished from them by having no tail.
  • Any such primate other than a human.
  • (derogatory) An unintelligent or unsophisticated person, especially one who behaves irrationally or in an uncivilised manner.
  • One who apes; a foolish imitator.
  • (offensive, ethnic slur) A black person.
  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive) To behave like an ape.
  • (transitive) To imitate or mimic, particularly to imitate poorly.
  • [Adjective]
  • (slang) Wild; crazy.

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