Simple meaning
What does Animal mean?
An animal is a living creature that is not a plant.
Dictionary definition
A living creature that is not a plant.
Example sentences
Animal in a sentence
easy
We learned the meaning of animal in science class.
medium
The reading passage used animal to describe an animal or nature idea.
hard
Understanding animal helped the group explain the article more clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Animal
natureRelated term often seen in science vocabulary.
habitatAnother nearby term with a different exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
plantContrast for context.
nonlivingAnother contrast for meaning.
Word family
Animal word family
Base word
animal
noun
animal
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does animal mean?
Animal means an animal is a living creature that is not a plant.
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