Words / A1

DUK/dʌk/

A duck is a bird that swims. Countable: a duck, two ducks. Duck can also be a verb meaning lower your head, later. Chicken is a farm bird we often eat; duck is eaten too but the A1 word is the animal. On the lake / on the pond.

Meaning

A bird that lives on or near water and can swim.

Examples

• “The ducks are on the lake.”
• “Do not feed the ducks bread every day.”
• “A duck and her ducklings crossed the path.”

Good to know

a duck, two ducks. Place: on the lake. Contrast: chicken (often food).

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