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How to pronounce “pet

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Pronunciation guide for pet

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of pet with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
What it's like to be a parent in a war zoneHalul is the pet's name for the Arabic female name, Hala,
Definition summary
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.

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How to pronounce pet

What it's like to be a parent in a war zone

Halul is the pet's name for the Arabic female name, Hala,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “pet

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
  • (by extension) Something kept as a companion, including inanimate objects (pet rock, pet plant, etc.).
  • One who is excessively loyal to a superior and receives preferential treatment.
  • Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To stroke or fondle (an animal).
  • (transitive, intransitive, informal) To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.
  • (dated, transitive) To treat as a pet; to fondle; to indulge.
  • (archaic, intransitive) To be a pet.
  • (archaic, intransitive) To be peevish; to sulk.
  • [Adjective]
  • (figurative) Favourite; cherished; the focus of one's (usually positive) attention.
  • (literally) Kept or treated as a pet.
  • (obsolete) Good; ideal.

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