vet

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [vet]
- /vɛt/
- /vet/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vet]
- /vɛt/

Definitions of vet word

abbreviation VET veterinarian. 1
verb with object vet to examine or treat in one's capacity as a veterinarian or as a doctor. 1
verb with object vet to appraise, verify, or check for accuracy, authenticity, validity, etc.: An expert vetted the manuscript before publication. 1
verb without object vet to work as a veterinarian. 1
noun vet veteran of armed services 1
noun vet veteran of war 1

See all 22 definitions of vet

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Origin of vet

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65; short for veterinarian

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Parts of speech for Vet

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Vet

vet popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% 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 vet

adj vet

battle-scarred — adversely affected from the experience of battle, or some other traumatic experience
been around — in a circle, ring, or the like; so as to surround a person, group, thing, etc.: The crowd gathered around.
disciplined — having or exhibiting discipline; rigorous: paintings characterized by a disciplined technique.
in the know — to perceive or understand as fact or truth; to apprehend clearly and with certainty: I know the situation fully.

verb vet

chew over — If you chew something over, you keep thinking about it.
gunned — a weapon consisting of a metal tube, with mechanical attachments, from which projectiles are shot by the force of an explosive; a piece of ordnance.
gunning — a weapon consisting of a metal tube, with mechanical attachments, from which projectiles are shot by the force of an explosive; a piece of ordnance.
inspect — to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically: to inspect every part of the motor.
kick the tires — (Idiomatic) COL To inspect something to ensure it meets expected standards or has favored characteristics, typically before committing to purchasing or otherwise selecting it.

adjective vet

catechized — Simple past tense and past participle of catechize.
crackerjack — Someone or something that is crackerjack is excellent or of very high quality.
dynamite — A high explosive consisting of nitroglycerine mixed with an absorbent material and typically molded into sticks.
exercised — Simple past tense and past participle of exercise.
experienced — Having knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially a profession or job, gained over a period of time.

noun vet

longtimer — One who has been a resident, member, etc. for a long time.
warhorse — a horse used in war; charger.

All 28 Synonyms of vet

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