pet

Pronunciation

• IPA: /pɛt/

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Noun

Singular pet

Plural pets

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1. (countable) A pet is an animal that is kept by a person for company and friendship.

   I have 4 pets: 2 dogs, a cat and a fish.

2. (countable) A pet is a person who is very loyal to their superior or boss.

   She's the teacher's pet.

Verb

Plain form pet

Third-person singular pets

Past tense petted

Past participle petted

Present participle petting

1. (transitive) If you pet something, usually an animal, you touch it with your moving hand.

   I pet my dog.