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A tiny creature moved under the leaf.
What does Creature mean?
A creature is a living being, often an animal.
Dictionary definition
A living being, especially an animal.
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Creature in a sentence
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The story included a magical sea creature.
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Creature is a broad word for a living being, especially an animal.
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What does creature mean?
Creature means a living being, especially an animal.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to creature?
Animal is close in meaning to creature in this context.
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Object gives a useful opposite or contrast to creature.
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cre · a · tu · re · strongest beat: cre
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WordCreature.
Partnoun.
MeaningCreature means A creature is a living being, often an animal.
ExampleExample: A tiny creature moved under the leaf.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- cre · a · tu · re
- Strongest beat
- cre
- Ending
- re
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on cre.
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Synonyms
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animalA similar word or phrase for creature in this meaning.
living beingA similar word or phrase for creature in this meaning.
Antonyms
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objectA useful contrast to creature in this meaning.
nonliving thingA useful contrast to creature in this meaning.
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Creature word family
Base word
creature
noun
creature
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