Word SHEEP: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

sheep

🇺🇸 [ʃiːp]

Meanings

A domesticated animal typically kept for its wool, milk, and meat. Sheep are often associated with farming and are known for their thick, woolly coats. The term can also be used figuratively to describe a person who is easily led or influenced.

Examples

• The farmer has a flock of sheep on his land.
• Sheep are often raised for their wool, which is spun into yarn.
• He was led like a sheep into making the wrong decision.

Synonyms

lamb • ram • ewe

Antonyms

wolf • predator • leader