animal

animal
I UK [ˈænɪm(ə)l] / US noun [countable]
Word forms "animal":
singular animal plural animals
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1) biology any living thing that can move independently and that has senses for recognizing and reacting to the environment around it. Animals are divided into two groups, vertebrates and invertebrates

Amphibious animals such as frogs and toads live mainly on land, but develop into adults in water.

a) any living thing that is not a human, a plant, an insect, a bird, or a fish

lions, tigers, and other wild animals

He is accused of cruelty to animals.

b) any living creature, including humans

Man is the only animal that uses language.

2) informal someone who behaves in a very violent, cruel, or rude way

That man is an animal!

3) informal used when you are talking about the particular type of person someone is, for example what they enjoy doing

I know how to deal with James, but Michael is a different animal.

a political/social animal

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II UK [ˈænɪm(ə)l] / US adjective [only before noun] *
1) relating to animals

Try to cut down on the amount of animal fat that you eat.

an animal sanctuary

2) relating to people's basic physical needs such as food and sex

animal instincts/urges/desires


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