cat Synonyms
Another word for cat
• noun (Context 1)
A small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws, widely kept as a pet or for catching mice.
"The orange feline curled up on the windowsill to sleep in the warm afternoon sun."
• noun (Context 2)
Any wild member of the feline family, such as a lion, tiger, leopard, or lynx.
"The conservation program aims to protect large cats native to the African savanna."
• verb (Context 3)
To concatenate and display the contents of a computer file to the standard output (especially in Unix-like operating systems).
"You can concatenate the system log to quickly check for any recent error messages."
• noun (Context 4)
A person, especially a man, often used to refer to an enthusiast of jazz music or someone considered stylish.
"He was a cool hepcat who always knew the best underground clubs in the city."
• verb (Context 5)
To vomit or regurgitate (slang).
"The excessive movement of the small boat caused the unfortunate passenger to vomit over the side."
• verb (Context 6)
To hoist an anchor to the cathead of a ship and secure it (nautical).
"The sailors worked together to hoist the anchor before the fierce storm arrived."
Opposites of cat
The opposite of cat shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: