Ape
noun
A big monkey that has no tail.
Chimpanzees and gorillas are types of apes.
Often appears as...
- great ape
- simian ape
verb
Copy the way someone behaves, talks, or moves.
She was aping the teacher's mannerisms.
Often appears as...
- ape someone's style
- ape the movements
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A big monkey that has no tail.
Chimpanzees and gorillas are types of apes.
Often appears as...
- great ape
- simian ape
verb
Copy the way someone behaves, talks, or moves.
She was aping the teacher's mannerisms.
Often appears as...
- ape someone's style
- ape the movements
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Not Monkeys
Remember, apes are similar to but distinct from monkeys; they're larger and lack tails.
When you visit the zoo, you'll see that apes are different from monkeys.
Pro Tip 2/3Species Examples
Common apes include gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and bonobos.
Conservationists work hard to protect endangered ape species.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbol
Apes often symbolize strength and intelligence in media and stories.
The ape in the movie was shown as the wise leader of the jungle.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Monkeys
Remember, apes are similar to but distinct from monkeys; they're larger and lack tails.
When you visit the zoo, you'll see that apes are different from monkeys.
Pro Tip 2/3Species Examples
Common apes include gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and bonobos.
Conservationists work hard to protect endangered ape species.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbol
Apes often symbolize strength and intelligence in media and stories.
The ape in the movie was shown as the wise leader of the jungle.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Monkeys
Remember, apes are similar to but distinct from monkeys; they're larger and lack tails.
When you visit the zoo, you'll see that apes are different from monkeys.
Pro Tip 2/3Species Examples
Common apes include gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and bonobos.
Conservationists work hard to protect endangered ape species.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbol
Apes often symbolize strength and intelligence in media and stories.
The ape in the movie was shown as the wise leader of the jungle.
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How smart are...
that makes orangutans unique among our cousins. As the only great apes from Asia, orangutans have adapted to a life high in the rain forest canopies. Many of the skills they learn are transmitted through the special bond they have with their mothers, the most extended in the animal kingdom next to humans.
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Did you know there's a...
Koko and the way in which a mother might be in love with the daughter except your daughter has the strength of ten men news about Koko made headlines across the world Koko who's a particularly intelligent who is the subject of the longest ongoing ape language study to date but while Penny's findings were
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Why do we have hair in...
They’re also important sites of nerve endings that convey signals of gentle touch to the brain. In fact, although it’s much finer, humans have roughly the same density of body hair as apes of comparable sizes. So despite all this talk of human nakedness, we're not actually as hairless as we look.
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Why do blood types...
scientists aren't sure why they evolved; perhaps as protection against blood born diseases, or due to random genetic drift. Finally, different species have different sets of antigens. In fact, the four main blood types shared by us apes
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Apes with Tools PIPE...
reaches into the water ape sit and belly by have been known to hang on to trees in order to pull themselves from the swamps but this is the first time a gorilla is seen creating a structure to support its weight this stunning new
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The Doctor Who Can...
large groups even possibly species of apes over the next few years whether it's with this pandemic or a future one but then on the flip side i know i know that the work that we are doing it might not protect all chimps but i
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Four billion years of...
and others become the great apes, including a variety of human species. So you see, we didn't evolve from monkeys, but we do share a common ancestor with them. All the while, life around us kept
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Attenborough: Amazing...
is something which started among monkeys, but has been brought to a much greater level among the apes. Those two talents were ultimately to lead to the transformation of the world.
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Sir David Attenborough...
but has been brought to a much greater level among the apes and those two talents were ultimately the lead to the transformation of the world camp leaky in borneo is home to a
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Zoo Quest For A Dragon...
did one sleep there i asked yes he said one was there last night so the trail must still be warm and the ape was probably quite close
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How smart are...
that makes orangutans unique among our cousins. As the only great apes from Asia, orangutans have adapted to a life high in the rain forest canopies. Many of the skills they learn are transmitted through the special bond they have with their mothers, the most extended in the animal kingdom next to humans.
Video examples
Did you know there's a...
Koko and the way in which a mother might be in love with the daughter except your daughter has the strength of ten men news about Koko made headlines across the world Koko who's a particularly intelligent who is the subject of the longest ongoing ape language study to date but while Penny's findings were
Video examples
Why do we have hair in...
They’re also important sites of nerve endings that convey signals of gentle touch to the brain. In fact, although it’s much finer, humans have roughly the same density of body hair as apes of comparable sizes. So despite all this talk of human nakedness, we're not actually as hairless as we look.
Video examples
Why do blood types...
scientists aren't sure why they evolved; perhaps as protection against blood born diseases, or due to random genetic drift. Finally, different species have different sets of antigens. In fact, the four main blood types shared by us apes
Video examples
Apes with Tools PIPE...
reaches into the water ape sit and belly by have been known to hang on to trees in order to pull themselves from the swamps but this is the first time a gorilla is seen creating a structure to support its weight this stunning new
Video examples
The Doctor Who Can...
large groups even possibly species of apes over the next few years whether it's with this pandemic or a future one but then on the flip side i know i know that the work that we are doing it might not protect all chimps but i
Video examples
Four billion years of...
and others become the great apes, including a variety of human species. So you see, we didn't evolve from monkeys, but we do share a common ancestor with them. All the while, life around us kept
Video examples
Attenborough: Amazing...
is something which started among monkeys, but has been brought to a much greater level among the apes. Those two talents were ultimately to lead to the transformation of the world.
Video examples
Sir David Attenborough...
but has been brought to a much greater level among the apes and those two talents were ultimately the lead to the transformation of the world camp leaky in borneo is home to a
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Zoo Quest For A Dragon...
did one sleep there i asked yes he said one was there last night so the trail must still be warm and the ape was probably quite close
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Quote examples
Donald Rumsfeld
American Politician
Oh my goodness gracious, what you can buy off the Internet in terms of overhead photography. A trained ape can know an awful lot of what is going on in this world, just by punching on his mouse, for a relatively modest cost.
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Scott Weiland
American Musician
But at this phase of my life, I want to write and not have to think about whether a song is going to be a hit. I want to explore the music that inspires me, and I don't want to ape myself.
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Frans de Waal
Dutch Scientist
The fact that the apes exist and that we can study them is extremely important and makes us reflect on ourselves and our human nature. In that sense alone, you need to protect the apes.
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Jeffrey Kluger
American Writer
A mere ape in our world may be a scholar in its own, and the low life of any beast may be a source of deep satisfaction for the beast itself.
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Ajith Kumar
Indian Actor
I have a lot of respect for people, and I feel they are far more sensible and responsible than to ape or imitate somebody.
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Al Roker
American Entertainer
In our society leaving baby with Daddy is just one step above leaving the kids to be raised by wolves or apes.
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Sushmita Sen
Indian Actress
Life becomes easier when we stop aping people. Which is on all fronts, be it looks, body shape, or anything.
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Mitch Hedberg
American Comedian
It's weird... people say they're not like apes. Now how do you explain football then?
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H. L. Mencken
American Writer
It is even harder for the average ape to believe that he has descended from man.
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Marcus Tullius Cicero
Roman Statesman
What an ugly beast the ape, and how like us.
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Donald Rumsfeld
American Politician
Oh my goodness gracious, what you can buy off the Internet in terms of overhead photography. A trained ape can know an awful lot of what is going on in this world, just by punching on his mouse, for a relatively modest cost.
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Scott Weiland
American Musician
But at this phase of my life, I want to write and not have to think about whether a song is going to be a hit. I want to explore the music that inspires me, and I don't want to ape myself.
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Frans de Waal
Dutch Scientist
The fact that the apes exist and that we can study them is extremely important and makes us reflect on ourselves and our human nature. In that sense alone, you need to protect the apes.
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Jeffrey Kluger
American Writer
A mere ape in our world may be a scholar in its own, and the low life of any beast may be a source of deep satisfaction for the beast itself.
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Ajith Kumar
Indian Actor
I have a lot of respect for people, and I feel they are far more sensible and responsible than to ape or imitate somebody.
Quote examples
Al Roker
American Entertainer
In our society leaving baby with Daddy is just one step above leaving the kids to be raised by wolves or apes.
Quote examples
Sushmita Sen
Indian Actress
Life becomes easier when we stop aping people. Which is on all fronts, be it looks, body shape, or anything.
Quote examples
Mitch Hedberg
American Comedian
It's weird... people say they're not like apes. Now how do you explain football then?
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H. L. Mencken
American Writer
It is even harder for the average ape to believe that he has descended from man.
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Marcus Tullius Cicero
Roman Statesman
What an ugly beast the ape, and how like us.
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