Mare

Pronunciation: /mɛər/

Definitions of mare

noun a female horse or other equine animal

Example Sentences

A1 The mare grazed peacefully in the field.

A2 The farmer rode his mare to town.

B1 The mare gave birth to a healthy foal.

B2 The mare won first place in the horse show.

C1 The mare's lineage can be traced back for generations.

C2 The mare was a valuable asset to the breeding program.

Examples of mare in a Sentence

formal The mare gave birth to a healthy foal in the stable.

informal I rode the mare down to the river for a swim.

slang That mare is a real beauty, isn't she?

figurative Her emotions were like a wild mare, untamed and unpredictable.

Grammatical Forms of mare

• past tense: mared
• plural: mares
• comparative: more mare
• superlative: most mare
• present tense: mares
• future tense: will mare
• perfect tense: have mared
• continuous tense: is maring
• singular: mare
• positive degree: mare
• infinitive: to mare
• gerund: maring
• participle: maring

Origin and Evolution of mare

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'mare' originated from Old English 'mære' which meant a female horse or a spirit or goblin that causes nightmares.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mare' evolved to primarily refer to a female horse, with the supernatural connotations fading away. It is now commonly used to describe a female horse or a nightmarish experience.