animal
7 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
animals
plural
animals
Britannica Dictionary definition of ANIMAL
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1
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a living thing that is not a human being or plant
— often used to refer specifically to mammals as distinguished from other living things (such as fish and birds)
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see also pack animal, stuffed animal
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people and animals
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the animals in the zoo
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the plants and animals of the forest
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She loves all kinds of animals.
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pigs, chickens, and other farm animals [=animals that live on a farm]
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the plants, birds, and animals of the forest
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furry little animals
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wild/domestic animals
2
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any living thing that is not a plant
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Fish, birds, insects, reptiles, mammals, and human beings are all animals.
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Dogs, like humans, are social animals. [=animals that live in groups]
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studying the habits of the human animal [=the habits of human beings; the habits of people in general]
3
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a person who behaves in a wild, aggressive, or unpleasant way
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see also party animal
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He's a real animal.
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You're all behaving like a bunch of animals.
4
somewhat informal
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a person or thing of a particular kind
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You want someone who will love you and give you everything you want but ask nothing in return? Let's face it, there's no such animal! [=there is no person who will do that]
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Everyone wants a computer that always works perfectly, but there's no such animal.
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The sport has changed. It's a very/completely different animal today. [=it's very/completely different today]
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His wife has always been a political animal. [=has always been very interested in politics]
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animal
/ˈænəməl/
adjective
2
animal
/ˈænəməl/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of ANIMAL
1
always used before a noun
a
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of or relating to animals
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studying animal behavior
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several different plant and animal species
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the other members of the animal kingdom [=a basic group of living things that includes all animals]
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She's a supporter of animal rights. [=she believes that all animals should be treated in a fair and kind way]
b
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coming from the bodies of animals
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animal cells/bones/fat/skin
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milk, meat, and other animal products
2
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of or relating to the body and not to the mind
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Their attraction was animal [=physical] rather than intellectual or spiritual.
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animal instincts/passion/desires
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People were shocked by the animal brutality of the attack.
◊ Animal magnetism is a strong physical or sexual attractiveness.
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Women were drawn to his animal magnetism. [=sex appeal]
