Words / A1

CHEET-uh/ˈtʃiːtə/

A cheetah is a large wild cat with black spots that can run very fast. Countable: a cheetah, cheetahs. A leopard also has spots but is stronger and climbs trees more; a lion has a mane and no spots. Place: Africa, grassland, zoo. Mix-up: cheat (to break a rule) — extra ah.

Meaning

A large wild cat with black spots that can run very fast.

Examples

• “The cheetah ran across the grass.”
• “The cheetah chased the antelope.”
• “You cannot keep a cheetah as a pet.”

Good to know

a cheetah (fast, spots). Contrast: leopard (climbs), lion (mane). Mix-up: cheat.

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