Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A small to medium-sized primate that usually has a long tail and lives in trees.
Monkey
/ˈmʌŋki/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonymsExamples:
The monkey swings in the tree.She saw a monkey eating a banana.
Etymology:
The word monkey is derived from the Old French monne, which originated from the Italian monachus, a diminutive of monachos, meaning monk, used for its playful nature.
Usage Statistics:
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