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cheetah

/หˆtสƒiหtษ™/
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noun

Simple Meaning

a large wild cat from Africa that can run very fast.

When to Use

๐Ÿ’ฌDaily Conversation๐Ÿ“ฑSocial Media๐Ÿ“Exam Vocabulary
Elementary โ€” simple everyday language

Examples in Conversation

โ€œDid you know a cheetah can run faster than a car?โ€

โ€œWe saw a cheetah at the zoo yesterday โ€” it was amazing.โ€

โ–ถFull Definition

A distinctive member (Acinonyx jubatus) of the cat family, slightly smaller than the leopard, but with proportionately longer limbs and a smaller head. It is native to Africa and also credited with being the fastest terrestrial animal.

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Synonyms:
big catwildcat

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