nounπShareA primate of the clade Hominoidea, generally larger than monkeys and distinguished from them by having no tail."The zoo has several different species of apes, including gorillas and chimpanzees. "animalbiologyorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny such primate other than a human."The zoo had a special exhibit featuring apes, including gorillas and chimpanzees. "animalorganismbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn uncivilised person."While I disagree with the sentiment, the manager referred to the unruly customers as "apes" for their loud and destructive behavior in the restaurant. "personcharacterhumaninhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who apes; a foolish imitator.""The younger students were just apes, copying everything the older kids did, even the silly dances." "characterpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo behave like an ape."The younger brother often apes his older brother's gestures and speech, much to his older brother's annoyance. "animalhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo imitate or mimic, particularly to imitate poorly."He apes his older brother's walk, but it just looks awkward. "actionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
