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ape

UK
/eɪp/
US
/eɪp/

Translations

apenoun
apes
pl
UK
/eɪp/
US
/eɪp/
The ape swung from branch to branch.
Обезьяна качалась с ветки на ветку.
Synonyms
primate
monkey
simian
gorilla
chimpanzee
apeverb
aped
Past Simple
aped
Past Participle
aping
Gerund
UK
/eɪp/
US
/eɪp/
He tried to ape his favorite actor's mannerisms.
Он пытался подражать манерам своего любимого актера.
Additional translations
Translation as verb
Synonyms
imitate
mimic
copy
emulate
replicate
apeadjective
UK
/eɪp/
US
/eɪp/
Used attributively to describe things relating to or characteristic of apes.

Definitions

apenoun
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!
apeverb
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.
apeadjective
Relating to or characteristic of an ape; apelike.
The researchers observed ape behavior in the sanctuary.
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