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Horse

HORS/hɔːs/

A horse is a large animal that people ride. Ride a horse; on a horse. House is where you live — easy mix-up. Countable: a horse, horses. Hoarse (a sore voice) sounds similar.

Meaning

A large animal that people ride or that can pull a cart.

Examples

  • “She can ride a horse.”
  • “The horse is in the field.”
  • “She is learning to ride a horse.”

Good to know

ride a horse. Mix-up: house. Contrast: hoarse (voice).

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