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bird

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /bɜrd/

KK: /bɜrd/

intransitive verb
Definition

To observe or identify birds in their natural environment.


Example

We love to bird in the park during the spring.


Tense Forms

Past: birded

Past Participle: birded


Conversation
Sloth A
I've been thinking about going out to bird this weekend.
Sloth B
That sounds fun! Do you have a specific place in mind?
Sloth A
Yeah, I want to check out that new park where people say you can see rare birds.
Sloth B
Awesome! I’d love to join you and bird together.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
watch
spot
track
Antonyms
ignore
overlook
miss
noun
Definition

A type of warm-blooded animal that has feathers, wings, and lays eggs. Birds can fly, although some species cannot.


Example

The bird sang beautifully in the morning.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see that bird in the park today?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was so colorful!
Sloth A
I wonder what kind of bird it was.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

The word 'bird' originates from Old English 'bridde', which means a young bird or chick. Over time, it evolved to refer to all birds in general.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word 'bridde' for a young bird, which helps you remember that 'bird' refers to these flying creatures.

Visually Confused Words
bid
oxbird
kobird
briard
braird
begird
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fowl
avian
chick
Antonyms
mammal
reptile
insect