hare Meaning & Definition
What Does Hare Mean?
Hare is used as a noun meaning Any of several plant-eating mammals of the genus Lepus, similar to a rabbit, but larger and with longer ears. It can also mean The meat from this animal. As a verb, it means To move swiftly. As a verb, it means To excite; to tease or worry; to harry.
Hare: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //hɛə// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | rabbit, race and speed |
| Verb forms | hares, haring, hared |
Hare Definition (Noun)
- Any of several plant-eating mammals of the genus Lepus, similar to a rabbit, but larger and with longer ears.
- The meat from this animal.
- The player in a paperchase, or hare and hounds game, who leaves a trail of paper to be followed.
Hare as a Verb
- To move swiftly.
Verb
- To excite; to tease or worry; to harry.
Hare as an Adjective
- Grey, hoary; grey-haired, venerable (of people).
a hare old man
- Cold, frosty (of weather).
a hare day
Noun
- Any of several plant-eating animals of the family Leporidae, especially of the genus Lepus, similar to a rabbit, but larger and with longer ears.
Synonyms of Hare
Hare synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Hare
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Hare in a Sentence
a hare old man
a hare day
Word Forms & Grammar
hare (countable and uncountable, plural hare or hares)
hare (third-person singular simple present hares, present participle haring, simple past and past participle hared)
hare
Words That Rhyme With Hare
Origin of Hare
Origin 1: From Middle English hare, from Old English hara (“hare”), from Proto-West Germanic *hasō ~ *haʀ-, from Proto-Germanic *hesô, from Proto-Indo-European *ḱh₂s-én-; possibly related to or influenced by Proto-Germanic *haswaz (“grey”).
Origin 2: From Middle English harren, harien (“to drag by force, ill-treat”), of uncertain origin. Compare harry, harass.
Origin 3: From Middle English hore, from Old English hār (“hoar, hoary, grey, old”), from Proto-Germanic *hairaz (“grey”). Cognate with German hehr (“noble, sublime”).
How Do You Say Hare?
Hare is pronounced //hɛə// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hare
Is hare a noun or a verb?
Hare is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an adjective.
What is another word for hare?
Close synonyms of hare are rabbit, race and speed. See the full list of hare synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of hare?
The past tense of hare is hared. The present participle is haring.