B2nounnature
US/wʊlf/
UK/wʊlf/
a wild animal like a large dog that lives and hunts in groups
In context
A wolf usually hunts in a pack and can travel long distances in one night.
In the story, the wolf dressed up as the little girl's grandmother.
Don't cry wolf, or nobody will believe you when you really need help.
Words that go with wolf
noun + preposition
- pack of wolvesA pack of wolves was seen near the village.
verb + noun
- cry wolfHe cried wolf so often that no one listened.
adjective + noun
- lone wolfHe's a lone wolf who prefers to work alone.
- gray wolfThe gray wolf is the largest wild dog in the world.
- wild wolfA wild wolf is rarely seen by tourists.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
There were three wolfs in the zoo.Correct: There were three wolves in the zoo.