Pronunciation: /wɛlp/
noun a young offspring of a mammal, especially a dog
A1 The whelp was playful and full of energy.
A2 The mother dog cared for her whelp with great tenderness.
B1 The whelp grew quickly and soon became a strong, loyal companion.
B2 The whelp's training was going well, and it was learning quickly.
C1 The whelp showed great potential and was destined for greatness.
C2 The whelp's lineage could be traced back for generations, showing its noble bloodline.
verb not applicable
A1 The dog whelped a litter of puppies last night.
A2 The cat whelped her kittens in a cozy corner of the barn.
B1 The horse whelped a foal in the stable.
B2 The wolf whelped her pups in a hidden den in the forest.
C1 The lioness whelped her cubs in a secluded cave.
C2 The polar bear whelped twins in the icy wilderness.
adjective not applicable
A1 The whelp puppy was full of energy and curiosity.
A2 The whelp kitten was still learning how to climb and play.
B1 The whelp foal was just starting to explore its surroundings.
B2 The whelp cub was practicing hunting skills with its mother.
C1 The whelp calf was growing quickly and becoming more independent.
C2 The whelp piglet was the runt of the litter but soon caught up in size.
adverb not applicable
A1 The mother dog will whelp soon.
A2 The young couple is excited for their dog to whelp.
B1 The veterinarian helped the dog whelp safely.
B2 The breeder carefully monitored the dog as she began to whelp.
C1 The experienced dog handler knew exactly how to assist the dog as she whelped.
C2 The whelping process was smooth and successful under the guidance of the skilled breeder.
pronoun not applicable
A1 Whelp is a young dog.
A2 I saw a whelp playing in the park.
B1 The whelp followed its mother closely.
B2 The whelp's fur was soft and fluffy.
C1 The whelp showed great potential in training.
C2 The whelp's behavior was a reflection of its upbringing.
preposition not applicable
A1 The mother dog will whelp in the barn.
A2 The cat gave birth to a litter of kittens in a whelping box.
B1 The wolf whelped her pups in a den deep in the forest.
B2 The lioness will whelp her cubs in a secluded cave.
C1 The endangered species will whelp their young in a protected habitat.
C2 The marine biologist observed the whale whelping her calf in the ocean.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I wanted to go to the party, whelp, I had to stay home and study instead.
A2 She was planning to go on a trip, whelp, her flight got canceled at the last minute.
B1 I was looking forward to starting my new job, whelp, it got delayed due to the pandemic.
B2 The team was confident of winning the match, whelp, they lost in the final minutes.
C1 The company had high hopes for the new product launch, whelp, it didn't meet sales expectations.
C2 The politician promised to lower taxes if elected, whelp, they ended up raising them instead.
interjection not applicable
A1 Whelp, I guess I'll just have to try again.
A2 Whelp, that didn't go as planned.
B1 Whelp, looks like we'll have to come up with a new solution.
B2 Whelp, it seems we underestimated the complexity of the problem.
C1 Whelp, this situation requires a more strategic approach.
C2 Whelp, it's time to rethink our entire strategy.
article not applicable
A1 The whelp was born just last week.
A2 The mother dog took care of her whelp with great affection.
B1 The whelp was eager to explore its surroundings.
B2 The whelp's playful antics brought joy to the whole family.
C1 The whelp showed great potential for training as a future working dog.
C2 The whelp's intelligence and loyalty made it a valuable companion.
formal The dog gave birth to a whelp last night.
informal Did you see the cute little whelp that was born yesterday?
slang I can't believe how tiny that whelp is!
figurative As a new whelp in the industry, she has a lot to learn.
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