mouse
word
/ˈmaʊs/
mows
/ˈmaʊs/
mows
Definition
A mouse is a small animal with a long tail. It also means the small device you move with your hand to control a computer.
Usage & Nuances
For the animal, 'mouse' is very common; the plural is irregular: 'mice'. For the computer device, both 'mouse' and 'computer mouse' are used. Be careful not to confuse it with 'rat', which is usually larger.
Spanish: ratón - mouse (de computadora)Portuguese (BR): rato - mouse (de computador)Portuguese (PT): rato - rato (de computador)Chinese (Simplified): 老鼠 - 鼠标Chinese (Traditional): 老鼠 - 滑鼠Hindi: चूहा - माउस (कंप्यूटर का)Arabic: فأر - فأرة الكمبيوترBengali: ইঁদুর - মাউস (কম্পিউটার)Russian: мышьJapanese: ネズミ - マウス（コンピュータ）Vietnamese: chuộtKorean: 쥐 - 마우스(컴퓨터)Turkish: fare - mouse (bilgisayar)Urdu: چوہا - ماؤس (کمپیوٹر)Indonesian: tikus - mouse (komputer)
Example Sentences
There is a mouse under the table.
basic
My mouse is not working.
basic
The cat saw a mouse in the kitchen.
basic
Can you pass me the mouse? I need to click this link.
natural
A mouse got into the garage, so we set a trap.
natural
I need a new mouse—this one keeps freezing.
natural