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Meaning of the word sheep in English

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sheep

US /ʃiːp/
UK /ʃiːp/
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Noun

1.

a ruminant mammal with a thick woolly coat and, in the male, curving horns, domesticated for its wool, meat, and milk.

Example:
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The farmer led his flock of sheep to the pasture.
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We counted the sheep jumping over the fence to fall asleep.
Synonym:
lamb ewe ram
2.

a person who is too easily influenced or led

Example:
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He's just a sheep, always following what others do without thinking.
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The company's employees were like sheep, blindly obeying every command.
Synonym:
follower conformist dupe puppet
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