Synonyms for
Elephant
Definition
A large, gray mammal with a long trunk, used for grasping food, and big, floppy ears.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- African elephant
- Asian elephant
- baby elephant
- wild elephant
- elephant herd
- elephant tusks
- elephant trunk
Word family
noun elephant
adjective elephantine
Usage note
The word 'elephant' is a common noun and generally has no strong connotations. Be aware of the distinction between African and Asian elephants, which are different species.
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Example sentences
- The elephant at the circus was trained to do tricks.
- The elephant in the wild lives in a herd.
- The baby elephant is called a calf.
- The elephant's trunk is very strong.
- The elephant's ears help it stay cool.