Antonyms for vet


Grammar : Adj, noun, verb
Spell : vet
Phonetic Transcription : vɛt


Definition of vet

Origin :
  • 1862, shortened form of veterinarian.
  • As in practical : adj experienced, proficient
  • As in qualified : adj able, skillful
  • As in seasoned : adj experienced
  • As in skillful : adj able, talented
  • As in veteran : adj experienced, seasoned
  • As in experienced : adj knowledgeable, knowing
  • As in old hand : noun experienced person
  • As in veteran : noun person with much experience; particularly in war
  • As in inspect : verb examine, check
  • As in examine : verb analyze, test
Example sentences :
  • This would be an ideal condition, but it has not, as vet been reached.
  • Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
  • The Vet says the horse has laminitis in his off fore foot, but it's all my eye.
  • Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, January 19, 1916 » by Various
  • You see Chifney's as good as any vet, and I had to have somebody.
  • Extract from : « The History of Sir Richard Calmady » by Lucas Malet
  • Better take her to the stables, James, and send off for a vet.
  • Extract from : « Flaming June » by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey
  • "You wouldn't say that if you'd seen some of the Johnnies who passed the Vet with me," he replied.
  • Extract from : « In Brief Authority » by F. Anstey
  • Why, Ted, what a swell you are in that frock coat; you look just like the vet.
  • Extract from : « The Making of a Prig » by Evelyn Sharp
  • At the lowest computation Joe was not less than fifteen, and a "vet."
  • Extract from : « Sporting Society, Vol. II (of 2) » by Various
  • In case of the sickness of a horse he sends at once for the Vet.
  • Extract from : « Trooper 3809 » by Lionel Decle
  • I can't bear that the groom or coachman should do it, or the vet.
  • Extract from : « Thorley Weir » by E. F. (Edward Frederic) Benson
  • Charles went across to the chimney-piece, and looked at what the vet had sent.
  • Extract from : « Thorley Weir » by E. F. (Edward Frederic) Benson

Synonyms for vet

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