cub
детёныш
young carnivorous mammal
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cub with Russian translation
cub usage examples
A cub stayed close to its mother all afternoon.
Детёныш весь день держался рядом с матерью.
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cub belongs to the topic "Wild Animals". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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The lioness kept her cub close while hunting.
The baby elephant followed its mother.
The seal pup lay sleeping on the sand.
She found a stray kitten under the car.
The mother protected her offspring fiercely.
The mare and her foal grazed in the field.
The calf stayed close to its mother in the herd.
A fawn hid in the long grass while its mother fed.
A joey peeked from its mother's pouch.
о стадии развития; молодое животное/особь (формально)
Juvenile birds may have different plumage from adults.
The turtle hatchling crawled toward the sea.
The fledgling flapped its wings but couldn't fly far.
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How is cub different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
What does cub mean?
young carnivorous mammal
How do you pronounce cub?
cub is pronounced as /ˈkʌb/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is cub used in a sentence?
A cub plays near the den. Translation: Детёныш играет рядом с логовом.
Is cub part of Wild Animals vocabulary?
Yes, cub (детёныш) can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is cub part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, cub (детёныш) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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