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ferrets

SayFE-rits/ˈfɛɹɪts/

2 meanings of ferrets

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of ferret. Use this form when you mean more than one ferret.

    The ferrets chased each other around the cage all afternoon.

    We keep two ferrets as pets in the spare room.

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  2. 2
    verb
    Third-person singular present of ferret. Use it when he, she, or it searches hard for something.

    She ferrets through the drawer looking for her lost keys.

    He always ferrets out the best deals before anyone else.

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ferrets is a form of ferret

ferret, noun: A small furry animal like a weasel that people keep as a pet or use to hunt rabbits. Full entry

Forms
ferretferrets plural
Spelling
ferret → ferrets: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /s/.

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