mouse - English word #558

Translation

A very small animal with grey or brown fur, a pointed nose, and a long thin tail.

Word origin

From Old English mus, the old Germanic word for a mouse.

Gender

Pluralmiceirregular

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"Mouse" is one very small animal.

behind .

"Mice" is the plural of "mouse", meaning more than one.

chased across .

Here "mouse" is the animal the cat runs after.

animal

A living thing that can move and feel, such as a dog, a bird, or a fish.

cat

A small furry animal with a tail and sharp claws that many people keep at home.

eat

To put food in your mouth and swallow it.

home

The place where you live, often with your family.

food

Food is anything that people or animals eat to stay alive and grow.

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