Bred
Pronunciation: /ˈbriːd/
Bred (verb)
- to produce young animals, usually by mating two parents of the same species.
- to cause something to develop or happen, often something negative.
Examples
- Rabbits breed quickly in the wild.
- Farmers breed cows for milk production.
Common collocations: breed animals, successfully breed, breed conflict, breed success, dog breed
Bred (noun)
- a group of animals with similar characteristics, often created by humans.
- a group of people with shared qualities or interests.
Examples
- The Labrador is a popular breed of dog.
- Each breed of cat has unique traits.