Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word An animal that is kept at home for companionship or amusement rather than work Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
I have a pet dog.She loves to pet the cats.
Etymology:
The word pet originates from the Scottish Gaelic word peata, which means a tame animal, and made its way into English around the 16th century.
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