Wolf Meaning in English
word
/ˈwʊɫf/
wuulf
/wˈʊlf/
wuulf
Definition
A wolf is a wild animal from the dog family. It looks like a large dog and often lives and hunts in groups called packs.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to the wild animal. Common phrases include 'pack of wolves', 'lone wolf' (a person who prefers to act alone), and 'wolf down' (eat very quickly, informal). Don't confuse it with 'fox' or 'coyote'.
Spanish: loboPortuguese (BR): loboPortuguese (PT): loboChinese (Simplified): 狼Chinese (Traditional): 狼Hindi: भेड़ियाArabic: ذئبBengali: নেকড়েRussian: волкJapanese: オオカミVietnamese: sóiKorean: 늑대Turkish: kurtUrdu: بھیڑیاIndonesian: serigala
Example Sentences
The wolf stood near the trees.
basic
We saw a wolf at the zoo.
basic
A wolf can run very fast.
basic
He’s a bit of a lone wolf, so he usually works by himself.
natural
The kids wolfed down the pizza after practice.
natural
You could hear the wolves howling in the distance.
natural