Deer

Pronunciation: /dɪr/

Definitions of deer

noun a hoofed grazing or browsing animal, with branched bony antlers that are shed annually and typically borne only by the male of the species

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a deer in the forest.

A2 The deer ran gracefully through the meadow.

B1 Hunters often track deer in the early morning.

B2 The deer population in this area has been steadily increasing.

C1 The majestic deer stood regally in the clearing.

C2 The deer's antlers glistened in the sunlight as it grazed peacefully.

Examples of deer in a Sentence

formal The deer population in the national park has been steadily increasing.

informal I saw a deer in the backyard this morning!

slang That deer is so cute, I want to pet it!

figurative She froze like a deer in headlights when she saw her ex at the party.

Grammatical Forms of deer

• past tense: deered
• plural: deer
• comparative: more deer
• superlative: most deer
• present tense: deer
• future tense: will deer
• perfect tense: have deer
• continuous tense: is deering
• singular: deer
• positive degree: deer
• infinitive: to deer
• gerund: deering
• participle: deered

Origin and Evolution of deer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'deer' originated from the Old English word 'deor', which was used to refer to any wild animal or beast.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'deer' became more specifically associated with the animal we now know as the deer, and its usage became more standardized in English language.