Breeds Meaning in English
word · lemma: breed
ˈbɹidz
BREEDZ
bɹˈiːdz
BREEDZ
Definition
Plural of 'breed'; kinds or types of animals, especially those selected for specific traits, or the act of animals producing offspring.
Usage & Nuances
Common in animal and pet contexts; 'breeds of dogs/cats/horses'. As a verb, 'breeds' (third person singular) means 'produces offspring'. Don't confuse with 'species', which is a larger biological category.
Spanish: razas - cría (de animales)Portuguese (BR): raças - cria (de animais)Portuguese (PT): raças - cria (de animais)Chinese (Simplified): 品种 - 繁殖Chinese (Traditional): 品種 - 繁殖Hindi: नस्लें - प्रजनन करता हैArabic: سلالات - يُنتج (حيوانات)Bengali: বংশ - জাত - প্রজাতি (প্রাণীর ধরন)Russian: породы - разводит (животных)Japanese: 品種 - 繁殖する（動物）Vietnamese: giống - lai tạo (động vật)Korean: 품종 - 번식시키다Turkish: ırklar - üretir (hayvanlar için)Urdu: نسلیں - افزائش کرتا ہےIndonesian: ras - membiakkan (hewan)
Example Sentences
There are many breeds of dogs around the world.
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Some breeds of cats have long hair.
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Farmers keep different breeds of chickens.
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Some breeds are better suited to families with kids.
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My neighbor breeds rabbits for shows.
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Rare breeds can be expensive to buy.
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