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Animal

noun
/'æn.ɪ.məl/

Meaning

a living creature that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli
a living organism that feeds on organic matter and usually has senses and mobility

Example Sentences

The zoo has many different animals from around the world.

The tiger is a wild animal.

Example Expressions

party animal

Synonyms

creature, beast, organism, living being
Entry 1
creature, beast, organism, living being
Entry 2
creature, beast, living being, organism

Antonyms

plant, mineral, inanimate object, human
Entry 1
plant, mineral, inanimate object
Entry 2
plant, human

Collocations

wild animal, domestic animal, animal kingdom, animal behavior, animal rights
Entry 1
wild animal, domestic animal, animal kingdom, animal behavior
Entry 2
wild animal, domestic animal, animal rights, animal kingdom

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