nounπShareA primate of the clade Hominoidea, generally larger than monkeys and distinguished from them by having no tail."The zookeeper explained that an ape like a gorilla doesn't have a tail, unlike most monkeys. "animalbiologyorganismnaturesciencehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny such primate other than a human."The zookeeper told us that the gorilla is a type of ape. "animalbiologyorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn uncivilised person.""Don't be such an ape and throw your trash on the ground; use the bin!" "personinhumancharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who apes; a foolish imitator."The new student was a bit of an ape, copying everything the popular kids did, even their bad habits. "characterpersonhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo behave like an ape."The toddler was apeing his older brother, mimicking his silly jumping and shouting. "animalactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo imitate or mimic, particularly to imitate poorly."The student was trying to ape the teacher's confident posture, but it looked awkward and silly. "actionhumananimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareWild; crazy."He went ape when he heard the bad news."characterattitudemindpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
