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APE

(noun, verb, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Ape.

How to pronounce ape:

US

Ape - as a noun

Any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
primate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Someone who copies the words or behavior of another

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apercopycatemulatorimitator
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
individualmortalpersonsomebodysomeonesoul
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Person who resembles a nonhuman primate

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anthropoid

Ape - as a verb

Imitate uncritically and in every aspect

Example: "Her little brother apes her behavior"

Represent in or produce a caricature of

Example: "The drawing caricatured the president"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
caricature

Ape - as an adjective

Wild; crazy.

Example: "He went ape when he heard the bad news."

Example Sentences

"The ape swung from branch to branch in the jungle."
"The zookeeper feeds the ape bananas every day."
"I saw a young ape playing with its mother in the enclosure."
"The researchers observed the ape closely to study its behavior."
"The circus trainer taught the ape impressive tricks."
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Word Game Points

Is APE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ape is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

APE has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is APE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ape is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
APE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is APE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ape is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APE has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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