deer
Translation
deer
Examples
We saw a deer in the forest.
We saw a deer in the forest.
A herd of deer crossed the road.
A herd of deer crossed the road.
Grammar Patterns
((a deer)) a single deer We saw a deer near the road.
((many deer)) the plural form of deer The park is home to many deer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stag (male), doe (female), fawn (young)
Etymology
From Old English 'dēor', which originally meant 'animal' in general.
Memory Tips
Remember the phrase 'Oh, dear, a deer!'. The plural is also 'deer', not 'deers'.