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sheeplike

sheep
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sheep]
    • /ʃip/
    • /ʃˈiːplaɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sheep]
    • /ʃip/

Definitions of sheeplike word

  • noun plural sheeplike any of numerous ruminant mammals of the genus Ovis, of the family Bovidae, closely related to the goats, especially O. aries, bred in a number of domesticated varieties. 1
  • noun plural sheeplike leather made from the skin of these animals. 1
  • noun plural sheeplike a meek, unimaginative, or easily led person. 1
  • idioms sheeplike separate the sheep from the goats, to separate good people from bad or those intended for a specific end from unqualified people. 1
See all 4 definitions of sheeplike

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Origin of sheeplike

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English (north) scēp; cognate with Dutch schaap, German Schaf

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Parts of speech for Sheeplike

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Sheeplike

sheeplike popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for sheeplike

adj sheeplike

  • in one's pocket — a shaped piece of fabric attached inside or outside a garment and forming a pouch used especially for carrying small articles.
  • in pocket — a shaped piece of fabric attached inside or outside a garment and forming a pouch used especially for carrying small articles.
  • law-abiding — obeying or keeping the law; obedient to law: law-abiding citizens.

adjective sheeplike

  • honoring — honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor.
  • honouring — to hold in honor or high respect; revere: to honor one's parents.
  • obedient — obeying or willing to obey; complying with or submissive to authority: an obedient son.
All 6 Synonyms of sheeplike

Antonyms for sheeplike

adjective sheeplike

  • misbehaving — to behave badly or improperly: The children misbehaved during our visit.
  • mutinous — disposed to, engaged in, or involving revolt against authority.
All 2 Antonyms of sheeplike

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