apes
word · lemma: ape
/ˈeɪps/
ayps
/ˈeɪps/
ayps
Definition
Large primates without tails, such as gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons. 'Apes' can also refer more generally to all members of the ape family.
Usage & Nuances
'Apes' is a zoological term, more formal than 'monkeys'. Used to refer only to primates without tails (not all monkeys). Collocations: 'great apes', 'species of apes', 'ape-like'. Often confused with 'monkeys', but apes do not have tails.
Spanish: simiosPortuguese (BR): macacos sem cauda - símiosPortuguese (PT): macacos sem cauda - símiosChinese (Simplified): 猿类Chinese (Traditional): 猿類Hindi: एप्स (बिना पूंछ वाले बंदर)Arabic: قردة (بدون ذيل)Bengali: এপস্ - বানর (লেজবিহীন বৃহৎ ধরনের) (বৈজ্ঞানিক প্রসঙ্গে)Russian: человекообразные обезьяныJapanese: 類人猿Vietnamese: vượn lớn - linh trưởng không đuôiKorean: 유인원Turkish: insan maymunları - kuyruksuz büyük maymunlarUrdu: بندر (بڑی بغیر دم کے) - ایپIndonesian: kera besar - kera tanpa ekor
Example Sentences
Apes live in Africa and Asia.
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Some apes can use simple tools.
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Children saw apes at the zoo.
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Gorillas and chimpanzees are examples of great apes.
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It’s surprising how intelligent some apes can be.
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Many scientists study apes to learn about human evolution.
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