breed

US /brid/

UK /bri:d/

A2

noun

  • Kind of / sort of
  • Particular kind of animal, e.g. a Labrador dog

verb

  • To create situations for a (bad) thing to happen
  • To produce baby animals of specific kinds
  • To have (children); bring up or raise children

Examples

Health workers are a breed apart in their commitment and dedication to duty.

a farm that keeps rare breeds