Animal

Pronunciation: /ˈænəməl/

Animal (noun)

  1. a living thing that can move and eat, like a dog or cat.
  2. any living organism that is not a plant, fungus, or microorganism.
  3. a wild or dangerous creature, often used in literature.

Examples

  • Every animal needs food to survive.
  • An animal can be a pet or a farm creature.

Common collocations: domestic animal, animal shelter, animal behavior, animal species, animal kingdom

Synonyms of Animal

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