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Definition of interbreed

interbreed

/ˌɪn.tɚˈbriːd/
in · ter · breed
Adjective:interbred
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Past Simple:interbred
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Past Participle:interbred
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Present Participle:interbreeding
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interbreed Lexical Profile

interbreed Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To breed or cause to breed with an individual of another species, subspecies, variety, or breed.

Example

"Wolves and domestic dogs can easily interbreed and produce fertile offspring in the wild."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Interbreed' (breeding between different species, breeds, or varieties) should not be confused with 'inbreed' (breeding between closely related individuals within the same isolated group).

• Rhymes for interbreed

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Interbreed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/interbreed
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