hare
word
/ˈhɛɹ/
hair
/hˈeə/
hair
Definition
A hare is a fast, wild animal similar to a rabbit, but larger and with longer legs and ears.
Usage & Nuances
Common in fables and animal stories. Do not confuse with 'rabbit'; 'hare' refers to a distinct species, usually wild and not domesticated. Often associated with speed ('as fast as a hare'). Less common in everyday conversation except in nature, hunting, or literary contexts.
Spanish: liebrePortuguese (BR): lebrePortuguese (PT): lebreChinese (Simplified): 野兔Chinese (Traditional): 野兔Hindi: खरगोश (जंगली)Arabic: أرنب بريBengali: খরগোশ (বন্য) - শশকRussian: заяцJapanese: ノウサギVietnamese: thỏ rừngKorean: 산토끼Turkish: yaban tavşanıUrdu: خرگوش (جنگلی)Indonesian: kelinci liar
Example Sentences
A hare is bigger than a rabbit.
basic
The story is about a tortoise and a hare.
basic
Did you see that hare dart into the bushes?
natural
It's not easy to catch a wild hare.
natural
Sometimes you spot a hare early in the morning when the fields are quiet.
natural
The hare ran quickly across the field.
basic