Synonyms for
Gibbons
Definition
Gibbons are a type of small, slender, long-armed ape found in Southeast Asia and nearby islands.
Synonyms & similar words
Common collocations
- lesser apes
- brachiation
- arboreal primates
- forest dwellers
- long arms
- singing apes
- primate family
Word family
noun gibbon
Usage note
Gibbons are a specific type of ape, so they do not have direct antonyms or common synonyms. They are known for their arboreal lifestyle and unique form of locomotion called brachiation.
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Example sentences
- 1. The gibbon swung from tree to tree, looking for food.
- 2. The gibbon family slept in the trees during the day.
- 3. The gibbon's long arms helped it reach the fruit on the trees.
- 4. The gibbon's loud calls could be heard throughout the forest.
- 5. The gibbon's fur was soft and brown.
Quotes
'The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize.' - Clairee Belcher
'All living beings, things that move, are equally important, whether they are human beings, dogs, birds, fish, trees, ants, weeds, rivers, wind or rain. To stay healthy and strong, life must have clean air, clear water and pure food. If deprived of these things, life will cycle to the next level, or as the system says, 'die'.' - Ed McGaa
'We are not the only species on this planet, we are merely one, and perhaps not the most important in the grand scheme of things.' - Nick Lane