dog in English
- dog⇄adv. thoroughly; extremely; utterly.
Ex. He had on a dog-worn coat. - dog⇄dog, noun, verb, dogged,dogging,adverb.
- Dog⇄Dog, noun.
(Astronomy.) either of two constellations, Canis Major (Great Dog) or Canis Minor (Little Dog), near Orion. - dog⇄expr. dog eat dog, competition characterized by ruthless practices.
Ex. If a man is hungry enough, he'll take what he can get and undercut the next fellow by a nickel an hour just to get the job. It's dog eat dog (Time). - dog⇄expr. dog in the manger, (Informal.) a person who prevents others from using or enjoying something of no value to himself (in allusion to the fable of the dog that stationed himself in a manger and would not let the ox or horse eat the hay).
Ex. Wh - dog⇄expr. dog it, (Informal.) to avoid work; shirk responsibility.
Ex. Sometimes a boxer dogs it notoriously until the final minute (New Yorker). - dog⇄expr. dogs, (Slang.) the feet.
Ex. My dogs are killing me! - dog⇄expr. every dog has his day, everyone gets some attention or luck sometime in his life.
Ex. Young blood must have its course, lad, And every dog his day (Charles Kingsley). - dog⇄expr. go to the dogs, to be ruined.
Ex. Rugby and the School-house are going to the dogs (Thomas Hughes). - dog⇄expr. let sleeping dogs lie, to avoid arousing a source of possible trouble; refrain from disturbing the way things are.
Ex. It is arguable that the essence of conservatism is to let sleeping dogs lie (Manchester Guardian Weekly). - dog⇄expr. put on (the) dog, (Informal.) to put on an outward show, as of wealth or refinement.
Ex. The Italians, by the way, are great dressers, and the more dog ... you can put on the better (Manchester Guardian Weekly). He won't let on he knows me wh - dog⇄expr. teach an old dog new tricks, to get an older person to accept new ideas or ways of doing things.
Ex. They used to say that you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but Grandma likes her new washing machine much better than her old washboard. - dog⇄expr. throw to the dogs, to throw away as worthless.
Ex. He threw diplomacy to the dogs (W. Irving). - dog⇄noun 1. a four-legged, flesh-eating mammal used as a pet, for hunting, and for guarding property. Dogs are related to wolves, foxes, and jackals. They are bred in a great number of varieties.
Ex. My dog guards the house. His dog hunts rats.
- dog⇄v.i. to pursue or follow relentlessly.
- dog⇄v.t. 1. to hunt or follow like a dog.
Ex. The police dogged the suspected thief until they caught him. Spies dogged their footsteps.
(SYN) track, pursue.
2. (Figurative.) to worry as if by a dog; beset; afflict.
Ex. Injuries dog
dog in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
dog in Kashmiri कॉशुर
dog in Marathi मराठी
dog in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
dog
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb
Pronunciation
/dɔːɡ/, /dɑːɡ/
Definitions
- 1. (Noun) A domesticated carnivorous mammal (Canis familiaris) typically kept as a pet or for work.
- 2. (Noun) A contemptible person.
- 3. (Verb) To follow closely or persistently.
- 4. (Verb) To trouble or plague continuously.
Usage Examples
- The dog barked loudly in the yard.
- He called him a lazy dog for his attitude.
- Investigators dogged the suspect's movements.
- Financial problems dogged him for years.
Etymology
From Old English docga, a late Old English word referring to a powerful breed of dog, first recorded in the 16th century.
Synonyms
- Canine
- Hound
- Pooch
- Follow
- Pursue
Antonyms
- Cat (for animal)
- Lead (for verb)
- Ignore
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | perro | /ˈpero/ |
| French | chien | /ʃjɛ̃/ |
| Hindi | कुत्ता (kutta) | /ˈkʊt̪t̪ɑː/ |
| German | Hund | /hʊnt/ |
| Japanese | 犬 (inu) | /inu/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /dɒɡ/
- American English: /dɔːɡ/
- Australian English: /dɔːɡ/
Historical Usage
Dogs have been companions to humans for thousands of years, serving as hunters, guardians, and pets.
Cultural Nuances
In many cultures, dogs symbolize loyalty and protection, while in others, they may have more negative connotations.
More Information
Dogs have been bred into various breeds with specialized traits for herding, hunting, guarding, and companionship. Their symbolism varies across cultures, ranging from loyal companions to symbols of impurity in some traditions.