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DEER/dɪə/

A deer is a wild animal with long thin legs. The male often has antlers on its head. One deer, two deer — the plural is the same word, not deers. A horse is for riding; a deer lives in a forest or park. Countable: a deer.

Meaning

A wild animal with long legs; the male often has antlers.

Examples

• “We saw a deer in the forest.”
• “Do not feed the deer in the park.”
• “A deer ran across the path.”

Good to know

plural: deer (not deers). Place: forest, park. Contrast: horse (you ride).

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