Gepard

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɛpərd/

Definitions of gepard

noun A large, swift African cat of the genus Acinonyx, known for its speed and distinctive markings.

Example Sentences

A1 A gepard is a fast animal.

A2 The gepard is known for its speed in hunting.

B1 Gepards are endangered species due to habitat loss.

B2 Scientists study the hunting behavior of gepards in the wild.

C1 The conservation efforts for gepards have seen some success in recent years.

C2 The gepard's sleek body and powerful legs make it an efficient predator.

Examples of gepard in a Sentence

formal The gepard is known for its incredible speed, being able to reach up to 60 miles per hour in just a few seconds.

informal I saw a gepard at the zoo today, it was so fast and graceful.

slang That gepard is a real speed demon, nothing can catch it!

figurative His mind was like a gepard, always racing ahead of everyone else's thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of gepard

• plural: gepards
• comparative: more gepard
• superlative: most gepard
• present tense: gepards
• future tense: will gepard
• perfect tense: have gepard
• continuous tense: is geparding
• singular: gepard
• positive degree: gepard
• infinitive: to gepard
• gerund: geparding
• participle: geparded

Origin and Evolution of gepard

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'gepard' originated from the Old Italian word 'gattopardo', which means 'leopard cat'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gepard' evolved to refer specifically to the cheetah, a large, fast-running wild cat found in Africa and parts of Iran.