Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of cat
"The neighborhood cats were playing tag on the fence all afternoon."
In plain English: Cats are small mammals with soft fur, sharp claws, and tails that people often keep as pets.
"My neighbor's two cats are playing in the garden."
Usage: Use "cats" only when referring to more than one feline animal. Do not use this plural form to address a single pet or person directly.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cat
"She cats around the alley every morning before sunrise."
In plain English: To cat means to act like a sly or cunning person.
"The two rivals will not cats in this championship match."
Usage: Do not use "cats" as a verb in standard English; it is simply the third-person singular form of the noun "cat." Instead, use the verb "catch" or other appropriate actions depending on your intended meaning.
Cats derives from Old English cattas, which was borrowed from Latin catta (a female cat). The Latin term likely originated in Celtic languages, where it meant "female animal.