animal
Translation
animal, creature
Examples
A lion is a wild animal.
A lion is a wild animal.
Humans are a type of animal.
Humans are a type of animal.
Grammar Patterns
a/an + ((animal)) a living creature A lion is a wild animal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: creature, beast
Etymology
From Latin 'animalis' meaning 'having breath', from 'anima' (breath, soul).
Memory Tips
'Animation' is the process of bringing something to life, just like an animal is a living being.