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Bunny vs. Rabbit

Bunny

/ˈbʌni/

A small rabbit, often used to refer to a young or cute one

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Rabbit

/ˈræbət/

A small mammal with long ears and a fluffy tail, known for hopping and living in burrows.

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This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

Both refer to the same animal species in everyday language, but bunny has a more playful or juvenile connotation.
Rabbit is the standard term and is more appropriate for formal contexts or scientific discussions.
Think of bunny as a nickname for rabbit, much like kitty for cat.
When talking to children or in a playful context, bunny is often preferred.
For factual content, such as documentaries or studies, rabbit is more precise.

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