Elk

Pronunciation: /ɛlk/

Definitions of elk

noun A large deer with broad antlers, found in North America and Eurasia.

Example Sentences

A1 The elk is a large animal with antlers.

A2 Elks are commonly found in North America.

B1 Hunters often seek out elk for their meat.

B2 The elk population has been steadily increasing in recent years.

C1 Conservation efforts have been put in place to protect the elk habitat.

C2 Scientists are studying the migration patterns of elk in different regions.

Examples of elk in a Sentence

formal The elk population in the national park has been steadily increasing over the past decade.

informal We saw a majestic elk while hiking in the mountains.

slang That elk is huge, dude!

figurative The elk in the room that no one wants to talk about is the budget deficit.

Grammatical Forms of elk

• past tense: elked
• plural: elks
• comparative: more elk
• superlative: most elk
• present tense: elk
• future tense: will elk
• perfect tense: have elk
• continuous tense: is elk
• singular: elk
• positive degree: elk
• infinitive: to elk
• gerund: elking
• participle: elked

Origin and Evolution of elk

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'elk' originated from the Old English word 'elk' which came from the Old Norse word 'elgr'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the European moose, the term 'elk' later evolved in North America to refer to the animal known as the 'wapiti', a large deer species.