antelope
word
Definition
An antelope is a fast, graceful animal with long legs and horns, commonly found in Africa and parts of Asia.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in animal, wildlife, or safari contexts. Not to be confused with deer or gazelle; 'antelope' covers many different African species. Plural is 'antelopes' or uncountable when referring to the group in general.
Spanish: antílopePortuguese (BR): antílopePortuguese (PT): antílopeChinese (Simplified): 羚羊Chinese (Traditional): 羚羊Hindi: मृगArabic: ظبيBengali: হরিণ (অ্যান্টেলোপ) - অ্যান্টিলোপRussian: анти́лопаJapanese: アンテロープ (ウシ科の動物)Vietnamese: linh dươngKorean: 영양Turkish: antlop - antilop (Afrika antilobu)Urdu: ہرن (ایسی نسل جو افریقہ یا ایشیا میں پائی جاتی ہے)Indonesian: antelop
Example Sentences
The antelope runs very fast.
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I saw an antelope at the zoo.
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Many antelopes live in Africa.
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Did you catch that quick antelope darting through the grass?
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On safari, spotting an antelope is always exciting.
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The herd of antelope moved together to avoid the lions.
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