Asses Moderate

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

plural of ass

"The ancient merchant counted his profits in asses, the small silver coins used by Roman soldiers."

plural of as (“Roman coin”)

In plain English: Asses are donkeys, which are sturdy animals often used for carrying heavy loads.

"The farmer had to hire someone else because his horses were too slow and he needed faster asses for plowing."

Example Sentences

"The farmer had to hire someone else because his horses were too slow and he needed faster asses for plowing." noun

"The donkey was stubborn about crossing the stream to find fresh water." noun

"My uncle has three donkeys that he uses for farming on his small plot of land." noun

"Donkeys are known for their strong sense of smell and ability to remember people they like or dislike." noun

Origin

The word comes from the Latin assēs, which was the plural form of as. It entered English to refer to donkeys and also came to mean worthless people or things.

Rhyming Words

ses oses uses tases fuses doses eases hoses poses oases bases rises noses muses buses arses smses yeses esses gcses

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