Ape
Pronunciation: /ˈeɪp/
Ape (noun)
- a large animal like a monkey but without a tail, such as a gorilla or chimpanzee.
- a person who copies the behavior or actions of someone else.
Examples
- The ape swung from branch to branch.
- Apes are known for their intelligence.
Common collocations: great ape, ape habitat, ape behavior, act like an ape, ape someone's style
Ape (verb)
- to copy the way someone else behaves or does something, often in a funny way.
Examples
- Children often ape their parents' behavior.
- He tried to ape the way she spoke.