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lion

/ˈlaɪən/

Meanings
noun
A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.

Examples :

"Tigers and lions share a common ancestor from a few million years ago."
animal nature biology

Related Words

Illustration individual

individual noun

/ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒɘl/ /ˌɪndəˈ-/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

Illustration grandmother

grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

A mother of someone's parent.

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

Illustration collection

collection noun

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

A set of items or amount of material procured or gathered together.

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration considerable

considerable noun

/kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/

A thing to be considered, consideration.

"The teacher emphasized that the considerable of student opinions about the new project was essential before making a decision. "

Illustration curiosity

curiosity noun

/ˌkjʊəɹɪˈɒsɪti/

(uncountable) Inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask and learn about things by asking questions, investigating, or exploring.

"Her curiosity about the new math formula led her to ask many questions in class. "

Illustration extension

extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

Illustration resembles

resembles verb

/rɪˈzɛmbəlz/ /riˈzɛmbəlz/

To be like or similar to (something); to represent as similar.

"The twins resemble each other."

Illustration defending

defending verb

/dəˈfɛndɪŋ/

To ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard.

"The goalie is defending the net from the opposing team's shots. "

Illustration associated

associated verb

/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/ /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

To join in or form a league, union, or association.

"Our company associated with a local charity to help raise money for their programs. "

Illustration traditional

traditional noun

/tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/

A person with traditional beliefs.

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "

Illustration attributes

attributes noun

/ˈætrɪbjuːts/ /ˈætrɪbjʊts/ /əˈtrɪbjuːts/ /əˈtrɪbjʊts/

A characteristic or quality of a thing.

"His finest attribute is his kindness."