Meaning & use
animal
A living organism that can move independently and feeds on organic matter, distinct from plants.
See it in a sentence
The zoo houses animals from every continent, including lions, penguins, and elephants.
Farmers must provide clean water and shelter for their animals year-round.
A note on using this word
Informally, calling a person 'an animal' can mean they behave wildly or, in sports slang, that they are exceptionally skilled.
Words with a similar meaning
creaturebeast
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