noun Download 🔗Share A primate of the clade Hominoidea, generally larger than monkeys and distinguished from them by having no tail. Examples : "The zoo has several different species of apes, including gorillas and chimpanzees. " animal biology organism Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any such primate other than a human. Examples : "The zoo had a special exhibit featuring apes, including gorillas and chimpanzees. " animal organism biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An uncivilised person. Examples : "While I disagree with the sentiment, the manager referred to the unruly customers as "apes" for their loud and destructive behavior in the restaurant. " person character human inhuman Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One who apes; a foolish imitator. Examples : ""The younger students were just apes, copying everything the older kids did, even the silly dances." " character person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To behave like an ape. Examples : "The younger brother often apes his older brother's gestures and speech, much to his older brother's annoyance. " animal human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To imitate or mimic, particularly to imitate poorly. Examples : "He apes his older brother's walk, but it just looks awkward. " action human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading