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BREED

(noun, verb)
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There are 6 meanings of the word Breed.

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US

Breed - as a noun

A special variety of domesticated animals within a species

Example: "He experimented on a particular breed of white rats"

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A special type

Example: "Google represents a new breed of entrepreneurs"

Breed - as a verb

Call forth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Copulate with a female, used especially of horses

Example: "The horse covers the mare"

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Cause to procreate (animals)

Example: "She breeds dogs"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms)

Example: "Pandas rarely breed in captivity"

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Example Sentences

"The Labrador Retriever is a popular breed of dog."
"She has a passion for rare breeds of cattle."
"The Maine Coon is a large breed of domestic cat."
"This horse breed is known for its speed and endurance."
"The Brahman is a breed of beef cattle developed in the United States."
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Word Game Points

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

BREED has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is BREED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, breed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BREED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is BREED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, breed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BREED has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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