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cats

/kæts/

[/kæts/]

plural of cat

Beginnernoun

Definition

Cats is the plural of cat, small furry animals often kept as pets.

Example

The old lady kept five cats.

The old lady kept five cats.

Etymology

From Old English 'catt'; the plural adds '-s'.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in everyday talk about pets.

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