Kine

Pronunciation: /kaɪn/

Definitions of kine

noun cattle or cows collectively

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer raised a herd of kine on his ranch.

A2 The kine grazed peacefully in the meadow.

B1 The kine were milked twice a day for their dairy products.

B2 The kine were bred for their high-quality meat.

C1 The kine roamed freely on the vast pastureland.

C2 The kine were a vital source of sustenance for the village.

Examples of kine in a Sentence

formal The farmer raised a fine herd of kine on his ranch.

informal I saw a bunch of kine grazing in the field.

slang Check out those kine chilling by the pond.

figurative The kine of the business world are always looking for greener pastures.

Grammatical Forms of kine

• past tense: kined
• plural: kine
• comparative: more kine
• superlative: most kine
• present tense: kines
• future tense: will kine
• perfect tense: have kined
• continuous tense: is kining
• singular: kine
• positive degree: kine
• infinitive: to kine
• gerund: kining
• participle: kined

Origin and Evolution of kine

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'kine' originated from the Old English word 'cū' which meant 'cow'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'kine' evolved to refer to a group of cows or cattle in general, rather than just a single cow.