Meaning of the word sheep in English

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sheep

US /ʃiːp/

UK /ʃiːp/

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

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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