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Apes definition: Apes are large primates that lack tails, such as gorillas, chimpanzees, and orangutans.

Definitions of Apes

  1. 1noun

    Apes are large primates that lack tails, such as gorillas, chimpanzees, and orangutans.

  2. 2verb

    To ape means to imitate someone's behavior or mannerisms, often in a mocking or unthinking way.

Example Sentences

“Many apes are endangered due to habitat loss.”

“He often apes his older brother's mannerisms.”

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infinitiveape
past tenseaped
present participleaping
nounape
adjectiveapish

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Apes definition: Apes are large primates that lack tails, such as gorillas, chimpanzees, and orangutans.
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'Apes' translates to 'apes' in English. Apes definition: Apes are large primates that lack tails, such as gorillas, chimpanzees, and orangutans.
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