birds
word · lemma: bird
Definition
Birds are animals with feathers, wings, and beaks. Many can fly, though some cannot, and the word can refer to one kind of animal in general or to several individual animals.
Usage & Nuances
'Bird' is the singular form; 'birds' is the plural. In everyday English, 'bird' often means a small flying animal, while 'bird' can also be a broader category including animals like ducks, eagles, and penguins. 'Birds' is common after numbers and quantifiers: 'two birds', 'many birds'.
Example Sentences
Some birds cannot fly.
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I can see three birds in the tree.
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The birds sing every morning.
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We were eating outside when a bunch of birds landed near our table.
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I love waking up to the sound of birds outside my window.
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At sunset, the sky was full of birds heading south.
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