Hare

Pronunciation: /hɛər/

Definitions of hare

noun a fast-running, long-eared mammal that resembles a rabbit

Example Sentences

A1 The hare is a fast animal.

A2 I saw a hare hopping in the field.

B1 The hunter spotted a hare in the forest.

B2 The hare darted across the meadow, trying to escape the fox.

C1 The hare's fur was a beautiful shade of brown.

C2 The hare's agility and speed are impressive to watch.

Examples of hare in a Sentence

formal The researcher observed the behavior of the hare in its natural habitat.

informal I saw a hare hopping around in the field yesterday.

slang That hare is so fast, it's like lightning!

figurative She raced ahead like a hare, determined to reach her goal.

Grammatical Forms of hare

• past tense: hared
• plural: hares
• comparative: faster
• superlative: fastest
• present tense: hare
• future tense: will hare
• perfect tense: have hared
• continuous tense: is haring
• singular: hare
• positive degree: fast
• infinitive: to hare
• gerund: haring
• participle: haring

Origin and Evolution of hare

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'hare' originated from the Old English word 'hara', which is believed to be derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'kharon'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hare' has retained its original meaning of a fast-running mammal similar to a rabbit, but it has also been used metaphorically to describe someone who is quick or agile.