sheep
Translation
sheep
Examples
The farmer has a flock of sheep.
The farmer has a flock of sheep.
He is the black sheep of the family.
He is the black sheep of the family.
Grammar Patterns
((a/one/many)) sheep a noun for the animal The farmer has many sheep.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lamb (young sheep), ewe (female sheep), ram (male sheep)
Etymology
From Old English 'scēap'. The plural form is the same as the singular.
Memory Tips
Imagine a sheep going to 'sleep'. The sound is similar. Remember that the plural is also 'sheep'.