Definition

Describing someone or something as being wild, frenzied, or difficult to control.

Example

The horse was so ree that it nearly threw its rider off.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see how ree that horse was during the race yesterday?

Yeah, it was hard to keep it under control!

I thought it might throw the jockey off at any moment.

Definitely! Those ree horses can be quite unpredictable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A command used to instruct a horse to turn to the right.

Example

The rider shouted 'ree' to make the horse turn right.

Conversation

Did you see how I had to ree the horse to get him to turn right?

Yeah, I noticed! You did it perfectly.

Thanks! I was worried I wasn't clear enough when I said ree.

Definition

A type of riddle or sieve used for separating grain and other small items, or a walled enclosure for livestock, often made of stone.

Example

The farmer used a ree to sift the grain after the harvest.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a ree before?

No, I haven't! What is it exactly?

It's like a walled enclosure for animals, mostly used for sheep.

Definition

To separate or sift through something, often to remove unwanted parts or to clarify.

Example

The farmer decided to ree the grain to get rid of the chaff.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever tried to ree your garden soil?

No, I haven't, but I've heard it's important for healthy plants.

Yeah, it helps to separate the weeds and improve drainage.

Root Explanation

The word 'ree' originates from Old English 'rēo', meaning a type of fish, specifically a herring. It refers to this particular fish in the context of fishing and culinary use.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for a type of fish, 'rēo', to remember that 'ree' refers to a specific fish.

Visually Confused Words