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English
Cattle
ˈkædl
Very common
~ 2900
~ 2900
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Cattle -
Domesticated bovine animals raised for meat, milk, or labor
Example: The farmer has a herd of cattle on his ranch.
Usage: formalContext: agricultural discussions, scientific research
Note: Cattle is a general term that includes cows, bulls, and calves.
Large ruminant animals in general, including cows, bulls, and oxen
Example: We saw a group of cattle grazing in the field.
Usage: informalContext: general conversations, rural settings
Note: In informal contexts, 'cattle' may refer to any large domesticated animals.
Cattle's synonyms
livestock
Livestock refers to farm animals kept for their commercial value, including cattle, sheep, and pigs.
Example: The farmer raises various types of livestock on his ranch.
Note: Cattle specifically refers to domesticated bovine animals, while livestock is a broader term encompassing various farm animals.
herd
A herd is a group of animals of a single kind that live and feed together.
Example: The herd of cattle grazed peacefully in the field.
Note: Cattle refers to the specific type of animals, while herd emphasizes the collective group of animals.
beef
Beef is the meat from cattle, especially mature cattle, used as food.
Example: The restaurant serves high-quality beef sourced from local farms.
Note: While cattle refers to the animals themselves, beef specifically refers to the meat produced from cattle.
bovine
Bovine is an adjective that relates to or affects cattle or other similar animals.
Example: The bovine creatures roamed freely in the pasture.
Note: Bovine is an adjective used to describe characteristics or features of cattle, whereas cattle refers to the animals themselves.
Cattle expressions, common phrases
Cash cow
A cash cow is a business, product, or project that generates a steady, dependable income or profit.
Example: Their newest product became a real cash cow for the company.
Note: This phrase uses 'cow' metaphorically to refer to something profitable, not literally relating to cattle.
Till the cows come home
To do something 'till the cows come home' means doing it for a very long time or indefinitely.
Example: They can argue about it till the cows come home, but I doubt they'll reach an agreement.
Note: This phrase uses 'cows' to indicate a lengthy or indefinite duration, not related to actual cattle returning.
Holy cow!
An exclamation of surprise or astonishment.
Example: Holy cow! I can't believe we won the game!
Note: This phrase uses 'cow' as an exclamation, not in a literal sense related to cattle.
Bull in a china shop
Refers to someone who is clumsy or awkward in delicate situations.
Example: He's like a bull in a china shop when he's trying to be delicate.
Note: This phrase uses 'bull' metaphorically for a person's behavior, not referring to actual cattle.
Milking it
To 'milk it' means to take advantage of a situation for personal gain or benefit.
Example: He's milking the situation for all it's worth to get sympathy.
Note: This phrase uses 'milking' metaphorically for extracting benefits, not related to actual cattle milking.
In the cattle call
Refers to a large group of people gathered together, often for an impersonal or competitive event.
Example: The audition felt like a cattle call with so many people waiting to be seen.
Note: This phrase uses 'cattle call' metaphorically for a crowded and impersonal gathering, not literally involving cattle.
Don't have a cow
An informal way to tell someone not to overreact or get upset about something.
Example: Don't have a cow, it's just a small scratch on the car.
Note: This phrase uses 'have a cow' as an idiom for getting upset, not related to literal ownership of cattle.
Cattle everyday (slang) expressions
Cow
Used to describe someone who is being overly dramatic or moody.
Example: You're being such a drama cow today!
Note: The slang term 'cow' in this context does not refer to the animal, but rather to a person's behavior.
Cowpoke
An affectionate term for a cowboy or someone who enjoys cowboy culture.
Example: He's a real cowpoke with his love for country music and cowboy boots.
Note: The term 'cowpoke' is informal and nostalgic, evoking images of the Wild West.
Cow town
A small, rural town often associated with farming and agriculture.
Example: This small town feels like a cow town with one main street and a diner.
Note: The term 'cow town' emphasizes the rural and simplistic nature of a town, similar to a place where cattle are raised.
Cowbell
An instrument with a metal bell used for its distinctive sound in music.
Example: The band needs more cowbell to bring out the rhythm in the song.
Note: In this context, 'cowbell' refers to the percussion instrument, not actual bells worn by cows.
Cowlick
A section of hair that grows in a different direction from the rest, often hard to style.
Example: He couldn't get his hair to stay down because of his stubborn cowlick.
Note: A 'cowlick' refers to a tuft or lock of hair that stands straight up or grows in a different direction, resembling the way a cow's hair might fall naturally.
Cattle - Examples
Cattle farming is a major industry in many countries.
The cow is a type of cattle.
The rancher had a large herd of cattle.
Cattle grammar
Cattle - Noun (Noun) / Noun, plural (Noun, plural)
Lemma: cattle
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): cattle
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): cattle
Syllables, Separation and Stress
cattle Contains 2 syllables: cat • tle
Phonetic transcription: ˈka-tᵊl
cat tle , ˈka tᵊl (The red syllable is stressed)
Cattle - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
cattle: ~ 2900 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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