Synonyms for
Giraffe
Definition
A tall African mammal with a very long neck and forelegs, having a coat patterned with brown patches separated by lighter lines.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- tall giraffe
- spotted giraffe
- baby giraffe
- giraffe neck
- giraffe legs
- giraffe pattern
- giraffe conservation
Word family
noun giraffe
Usage note
Giraffe is a specific noun for an animal and does not have direct antonyms in the typical sense. Antonyms provided are conceptual opposites related to height or stature.
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Example sentences
- The giraffe towered over the other animals at the zoo.
- I love the unique pattern on a giraffe's coat.
- Did you know that giraffes can run up to 35 miles per hour?
- The giraffe's long neck helps them reach high branches for food.
- A group of giraffes is called a tower.
Quotes
I'd developed this sort of a relationship with this giraffe. We'd stare at each other for long periods of time. - Nicolas Cage
The giraffe extended its neck, trying to reach the first leaves of the mimosa trees. - Karen Blixen
The giraffe is my favorite animal. It has such a long neck. - Kristen Bell