Meaning & Definition of word "Breed"
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Breed
/briːd/
noun:
- 1. a type of animal or plant developed for specific qualities.
- Example: The Labrador Retriever is a popular breed known for its friendly nature.
- 2. a group of individuals or things with common characteristics.
- Example: This breed of trees is particularly resistant to disease.
verb:
- 1. to produce or create offspring.
- Example: Farmers breed cattle for better milk production.
- 2. to cause or give rise to.
- Example: The harsh conditions can breed resentment among the workers.
Etymology
Middle English 'breden', from Old English 'brēdan', meaning 'to rear or bring up'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
breed like rabbits:
to reproduce quickly
purebred:
an animal of unmixed lineage
mixed breed:
an animal with parents of different breeds
Related Words
breeding:
the process of mating animals or plants to create specific traits.
breedable:
capable of producing offspring.
crossbreed:
a hybrid of two different breeds.
Slang Meanings of breed
Meaning: a group of people with similar interests
Example Sentence: They're part of the same breed of gamers.
Meaning: to create a particular type of behavior or culture
Example Sentence: The new policies are breeding a culture of transparency.