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ape

/eɪp/

apenoun

apes

/eɪp/

Translations

обезьяна

The ape swung from branch to branch.

Обезьяна качалась с ветки на ветку.

Definitions

A large primate that lacks a tail, including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons.

The zoo has a new exhibit featuring a family of apes.

A person who mimics others; an imitator.

He was known as the office ape because he copied everyone's mannerisms.

(informal, derogatory) A clumsy, brutish, or aggressive person.

Stop pushing everyone around, you big ape!

Synonyms

apeverb

aped

Past Simple

aped

Past Participle

aping

Gerund

/eɪp/

Translations

подражать

He tried to ape his favorite actor's mannerisms.

Он пытался подражать манерам своего любимого актера.

Additional translations

Translation as verb

Definitions

To imitate or mimic someone or something, often in a mocking or exaggerated way.

The comedian aped the politician's speech, drawing laughter from the audience.

Synonyms

apeadjective

/eɪp/

Used attributively to describe things relating to or characteristic of apes.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of an ape; apelike.

The researchers observed ape behavior in the sanctuary.