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animal

/ˈæn.ɪ.məl/
an · i · mal /ˈæn · ɪ · məl/
English Definition
n. a living organism that feeds on organic matter
中文释义
动物
Significado en Español
animal
한국어 뜻
동물
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
động vật
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Example Sentence

The zoo has many kinds of animals.

这个动物园有很多种动物。

Synonyms
creature beast organism
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “animal”:

  1. A plant
  2. B mineral
  3. C creature
  4. D machine
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C — creature. “animal” means n. a living organism that feeds on organic matter

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A lion is a wild ______ that lives out on the grassy plains.

  1. A plant
  2. B rock
  3. C animal
  4. D machine
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C — animal. “animal” means n. a living organism that feeds on organic matter

Common questions about “animal”

What does “animal” mean?

animal — n. a living organism that feeds on organic matter. In Chinese: 动物.

How do you pronounce “animal”?

animal is pronounced /ˈæn.ɪ.məl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: an · i · mal.

How do you use “animal” in a sentence?

The zoo has many kinds of animals. (这个动物园有很多种动物。)

What are synonyms for “animal”?

creature, beast, organism — all close in meaning to animal (n. a living organism that feeds on organic matter).

Is “animal” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. animal appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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