Synonyms for
Cats
Definition
Cats are small carnivorous mammals with fur, sharp claws, and whiskers.
Synonyms & similar words
upchuck
cast
caterpillar
regurgitate
purge
regorge
guy
cat
kat
truecat
ct
puke
bigcat
bozo
retch
catoninetails
disgorge
chuck
computerizedaxialtomography
qat
quat
sick
barf
vomit
computedtomography
felines
kittens
tabbies
tomcats
pussies
pumas
cougars
jaguars
panthers
leopards
lynxes
cheetahs
lions
tigers
bobcats
ocelots
wildcats
housecats
strays
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- stray cats
- house cats
- alley cats
- wild cats
- pet cats
- curiosity killed the cat
- fat cat
- cool cat
Word family
Usage note
While 'cat' is a common noun, its plural 'cats' is also used metaphorically in phrases like 'fat cat' or 'cool cat', referring to people.
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Example sentences
- My cat likes to chase string.
- I saw a black and white cat walking down the street.
- The cat purred as I petted it.
- I heard a cat meowing outside my window last night.
- Cats are known for their independent personalities.
Quotes
I believe cats to be spirits come to earth. A cat, I am sure, could walk on a cloud without coming through. - Jules Verne
Time spent with cats is never wasted. - Sigmund Freud
Cats are connoisseurs of comfort. - James Herriot