Pronunciation: /meɪndʒ/

Definitions of mange

noun a skin disease in mammals caused by parasitic mites

Example Sentences

A1 My cat has mange, so I need to take her to the vet.

A2 The mange on the dog's skin was causing it to itch uncontrollably.

B1 The mange infestation in the animal shelter required immediate attention.

B2 The mange outbreak in the wildlife reserve was a cause for concern among conservationists.

C1 The veterinarian recommended a specialized treatment plan to combat the mange in the stray dogs.

C2 The mange epidemic among the feral cat population was a major public health issue that needed to be addressed.

verb to affect with or as if with mange

Example Sentences

A1 The cat mange its fur regularly.

A2 She didn't realize she had mange the project effectively.

B1 The farmer had to mange the crops carefully to ensure a good harvest.

B2 It is important for a manager to mange their team efficiently.

C1 The CEO had to mange the company through a difficult financial period.

C2 The diplomat must mange the delicate negotiations between the two countries.

Examples of mange in a Sentence

formal The horse was diagnosed with mange, a skin disease caused by parasitic mites.

informal My dog has been scratching a lot lately, I think he might have mange.

slang I heard that stray cat has a bad case of mange, poor thing.

figurative The corruption in the government is like a mange that is eating away at the country's resources.

Grammatical Forms of mange

past tense

manged

plural

manges

comparative

more mange

superlative

most mange

present tense

mange

future tense

will mange

perfect tense

has manged

continuous tense

is manging

singular

mange

positive degree

mange

infinitive

to mange

gerund

manging

participle

manged

Origin and Evolution of mange

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'mange' originated from the Old French word 'mangier' which means 'to eat'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'mange' shifted from 'to eat' to refer specifically to a skin disease caused by parasitic mites in animals.