Meaning & use
hare
A fast-running mammal similar to a rabbit but larger, with longer ears and legs.
See it in a sentence
The hare bolted across the field the moment it sensed the fox nearby.
Unlike rabbits, hares are born with fur and open eyes, ready to move quickly.
A note on using this word
Hares are larger and faster than rabbits and, unlike rabbits, do not live in underground burrows.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To run or move very fast, especially in a reckless or hurried way.
He hared off down the corridor the moment the bell rang.
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