pet

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[change] Pronunciation

[change] Noun

Singular
pet

Plural
pets

  1. An animal that is kept by a person for company and friendship.
    I have 4 pets: 2 dogs, a cat and a fish.
  2. A person who is very loyal to their superior or boss.
    She's the teacher's pet.

[change] Verb

Plain form
pet

Third-person singular
pets

Past tense
petted

Past participle
petted

Present participle
petting

  1. To stroke something, usually an animal.
    I pet my dog.
  2. To stroke another person lovingly.