wolves
word
/ˈwʊɫvz/
wuulvz
/wˈʊlvz/
wuulvz
Definition
Large wild animals related to dogs. They usually live and hunt in groups called packs.
Usage & Nuances
This is the irregular plural of 'wolf'. Common combinations include 'a pack of wolves', 'wolves howl', and 'gray wolves'. It can also be used figuratively for dangerous or aggressive people, especially in expressions like 'throw someone to the wolves'.
Spanish: lobosPortuguese (BR): lobosPortuguese (PT): lobosChinese (Simplified): 狼Chinese (Traditional): 狼Hindi: भेड़िएArabic: ذئابBengali: নেকড়ে (বহুবচন)Russian: волкиJapanese: オオカミたちVietnamese: sói (số nhiều)Korean: 늑대들Turkish: kurtlarUrdu: بھیڑیےIndonesian: serigala (jamak)
Example Sentences
The zoo has two gray wolves.
basic
The wolves are far from the village.
basic
At night, we heard wolves howling.
basic
People talk about wolves like they're monsters, but they're usually afraid of humans.
natural
The reporter was thrown to the wolves after the story went wrong.
natural
If we leave food outside, the wolves might come closer.
natural