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A bear is often omnivorous.
What does Omnivorous mean?
Omnivorous means eating both plants and animals.
Dictionary definition
Eating both plants and animals.
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Humans are usually described as omnivorous.
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An omnivorous animal can get energy from more than one kind of food source.
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What does omnivorous mean?
Omnivorous means eating both plants and animals.
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WordOmnivorous.
Partadjective.
MeaningOmnivorous means eating both plants and animals.
ExampleExample: A bear is often omnivorous.
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- Syllables
- om · niv · er · us
- Strongest beat
- niv
- Ending
- us
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on niv.
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Synonyms
Words like Omnivorous
varied-dietUse for eating more than one kind of food.
plant-and-animal-eatingUse to explain the science meaning clearly.
Antonyms
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herbivorousUse for animals that eat plants.
carnivorousUse for animals that eat other animals.
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Omnivorous word family
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omnivorous
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omnivore
An animal that eats both plants and animals.
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