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Meaning of pet
A pet is an animal kept for pleasure or companionship.
Etymology of pet
The word "pet" originated in the 16th century, from the Scottish and Northern English word "pet", meaning "a spoilt or indulged child", which is derived from the verb "to pet", meaning "to treat as a pet" or "to pamper"
The term has since been extended to include animals kept for pleasure or companionship
Synonyms
animal
companion
friend
darling
sweetheart
loved one
favorite
dear
beloved
treasure
jewel
darling
sweetie
honey
baby
doll
muffin
cake
sweetpea
pumpkin
cutey
cutie
cutie-pie
adorable
lovely
cherished
prized
adored
doted
fondled
caressed
pampered
spoiled
indulged
cherished
treasured
idolized
worshiped
admired
favored
preferred
liked
appreciated
valued
esteemed
respected
honored
privileged
blessed
lucky
fortunate
animal companion
domesticated animal
Definitions
- A domestic or tame animal kept for pleasure or companionship
- A person who is pampered or indulged
- A thing that is liked or preferred
Usage Examples
- She has a pet cat that follows her everywhere
- He is a pet of the teacher, always getting special treatment
- Her pet hobby is painting, she loves to spend hours at her easel
Antonyms
enemy
foe
adversary
opponent
rival
stranger
outsider
intruder
trespasser
unwelcome guest
nuisance
pest
bother
annoyance
irritation
plague
scourge
bane
nemesis
threat
danger
hazard
risk
menace
hostile
aggressive
unfriendly
unkind
cruel
harsh
unfeeling
unsympathetic
uncompassionate
uncaring
indifferent
aloof
distant
cold
unforgiving
unrelenting
strict
severe
stern
harsh
unyielding