in the wild
The phrase "in the wild" can describe both literal and figurative contexts, referring to natural settings or uncontrolled situations.
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Definition
B2Nature
(common)Living freely in natural surroundings without human intervention.
Example
- Lions are rarely seen in the wild these days.
- Many plants thrive better in the wild than in gardens.
B2General
(figurative)In an uncontrolled or unregulated environment.
Example
- The software was tested in the wild to see how it performs under real-world conditions.
- We encountered the new slang term in the wild, used by teenagers at the mall.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in the wild":
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