ape
Translation
ape
Examples
Chimpanzees are a type of great ape.
Chimpanzees are a type of great ape.
Grammar Patterns
a type of ape a category of this animal Chimpanzees are a type of great ape.
Similar Words
Synonyms: great ape, primate; Related: monkey (which usually has a tail)
Etymology
From Old English 'apa', related to German 'Affe'. It refers to large, tailless primates.
Memory Tips
Picture a large, tailless primate like a gorilla or chimpanzee. It's distinct from a 'monkey'.