Cats have fur.

Meaning: This means that cats possess or own a soft, thick hair that covers their bodies, which is often called fur.

Choice of Words: Cats is the plural form of the animal 'cat'. Have is the third person plural of the verb 'have', which means to possess or own something. Fur is a noun that refers to the soft, thick hair that covers the bodies of many animals.

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Cats are furry.

Meaning: This means the same as the first sentence, that cats are covered in a soft, furry coat.

Choice of Words: Cats are furry animals that come in different shapes and sizes. Are means to exist or to be something. Furry means covered in fur. When you put them together, "Cats are furry" means that cats are covered in fur.

The cat has a fur coat.

Meaning: This means that a specific cat is covered in a soft, furry coat.

Choice of Words: The is a definite article that refers to a specific thing. Cat is a furry animal that comes in different shapes and sizes. Has means to own or possess something. A is an indefinite article that refers to any one of a group of things. Fur is a thick coat of soft hair that grows on many animals, including cats. Coat is a covering for the body, typically made of cloth or fur. When you put them together, "The cat has a fur coat" means that a specific cat has a covering made of fur.

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