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antelope

noun·Everyday

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UK/ˈæntɪləʊp/
US/ˈæntəloʊp/

Meaning

  1. nouncountable

    A hoofed mammal with horns that lives in Africa and Asia and can run very fast.

    Grammar: Countable: one antelope, two antelopes; the plural can also be antelope.

    Patterns

    • a herd of antelope
    • antelope in the wild

    We saw a herd of antelope grazing on the savanna.

    The cheetah chased an antelope across the open plain.

    Antelope are known for their speed and grace.

Word forms

pluralantelopes
pluralantelope

Common combinations

a herd of antelope
A herd of antelope moved slowly toward the river.
antelope horns
The antelope horns were long and curved.
hunt antelope
Local people hunt antelope for food.
antelope species
This park protects several antelope species.

Synonyms and how they differ

gazelle
A gazelle is a specific type of small, slender antelope; use gazelle when you mean that exact animal.
deer
Deer are similar plant-eating mammals but they usually have branched antlers that they shed, while antelope have permanent horns.

Commonly confused: antelope or antler?

antelope vs antler

Antler is the branched horn of a deer; antelope is the animal itself. Don't mix the two words.

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