Words / A2

WYLD/waɪld/

Wild means living in nature, not kept as a pet or on a farm: wild animals, wild flowers, in the wild. Tame is the opposite for animals. Wildlife is the noun for animals and plants together. Wild can also mean uncontrolled (wild weather) — extra. Do not write while (during) for wild.

Meaning

Living or growing in nature, not kept by people.

Examples

• “We saw wild horses on the moor.”
• “It is illegal to pick some wild plants here.”
• “A wild fox crossed the lane at dusk.”

Good to know

wild animals / in the wild. Opposite (animals): tame. Noun group: wildlife. Mix-up: while.

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