lamb
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /læm/
KK: /læm/
intransitive verb
Definition
To give birth to a young sheep.
Example
The ewe will lamb in the spring.
Tense Forms
Past: lambed
Past Participle: lambed
Conversation
Did you hear that the sheep in the field are about to lamb?
Really? That's so exciting!
Yeah, I can't wait to see the little ones.
Me too! They’re always so cute when they’re born.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
birth
Antonyms
abort
miscarry
fail
noun
Definition
A young sheep that is not fully grown, often raised for meat or wool.
Example
The farmer has a flock of lambs in the field.
Conversation
I saw the cutest lamb at the farm yesterday!
Really? They are so adorable when they're young.
I wanted to pet it, but I wasn't sure if it was safe.
Root Explanation
The word 'lamb' originates from Old English 'lamb', which means a young sheep. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Old High German 'lamba' and Old Norse 'lamb'.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word for a young sheep, 'lamb', to remember that 'lamb' refers specifically to this young animal.
Visually Confused Words
flamb
clamb
lam
lab