Donkey

Pronunciation: /ˈdɑŋki/

Definitions of donkey

noun A domesticated hoofed mammal of the horse family with long ears and a braying call, used as a beast of burden.

Example Sentences

A1 The donkey carried heavy bags up the mountain.

A2 The donkey brayed loudly in the field.

B1 The farmer used the donkey to plow the fields.

B2 The donkey's stubbornness made it difficult to lead.

C1 The donkey's loyalty to its owner was unwavering.

C2 The donkey's intelligence surprised the researchers studying its behavior.

Examples of donkey in a Sentence

formal The donkey is a domesticated member of the horse family, known for its patience and strength.

informal I saw a donkey at the petting zoo yesterday, it was so cute!

slang Stop being such a donkey and help me with this project.

figurative She's stubborn as a donkey when it comes to changing her mind.

Grammatical Forms of donkey

• past tense: donkeyed
• plural: donkeys
• comparative: more donkey
• superlative: most donkey
• present tense: donkeys
• future tense: will donkey
• perfect tense: have donkeyed
• continuous tense: is donkeying
• singular: donkey
• positive degree: donkey
• infinitive: to donkey
• gerund: donkeying
• participle: donkeyed

Origin and Evolution of donkey

First Known Use: 1785 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'donkey' originated from the Old English word 'duncān', which was derived from the Celtic word 'donnach' meaning grey-brown.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'donkey' has become the common term for the domesticated member of the horse family with long ears, known for its stubbornness. The word has evolved from its Celtic and Old English roots to become widely used in the English language.