Animal

Living organism that can move independently and has senses such as sight or touch, A mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish, or invertebrate, especially a non-human one, A person with a wild or untamed nature

Animal - Meanings

Living organism that can move independently and has senses such as sight or touch

Example: Dogs are loyal animals that make great companions.

Usage: formalContext: scientific discussions, educational settings

Note: Refers to a broad category of living beings with the ability to move and sense their environment.

A mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish, or invertebrate, especially a non-human one

Example: The zoo is home to a variety of exotic animals.

Usage: informalContext: everyday conversations, media

Note: Commonly used to refer to creatures other than humans, encompassing a wide range of species.

A person with a wild or untamed nature

Example: He's an animal on the basketball court, always giving his best.

Usage: informalContext: sports, informal discussions

Note: Used metaphorically to describe someone's behavior or skills, often in a positive or intense manner.

Animal's synonyms

creature

A creature refers to any living being, often used to describe animals in a more general sense.

Example: The forest was filled with all sorts of creatures, big and small.

Note: Creature has a broader scope and can also include mythical or imaginary beings.

beast

Beast usually refers to animals, especially wild or large ones.

Example: The lion is known as the king of beasts.

Note: Beast carries a connotation of wildness or fierceness.

fauna

Fauna refers to the animal life of a particular region or period.

Example: The Galapagos Islands are home to a unique fauna of diverse species.

Note: Fauna is more specific and refers to the collective animal life of a specific area or time.

critter

Critter is an informal term for a living creature, often used affectionately.

Example: The old man had a pet critter that followed him everywhere.

Note: Critter is a colloquial and endearing term for animals.

Animal expressions, common phrases

Animal lover

Someone who has a great love and compassion for animals.

Example: She volunteers at the animal shelter because she is a true animal lover.

Note: This phrase refers to a person's affection for animals rather than the animals themselves.

Party animal

A person who enjoys attending and participating in parties or social gatherings.

Example: John is a real party animal, he never misses a chance to go out and have fun.

Note: The phrase is metaphorical, referring to a person's behavior at parties rather than an actual animal.

Let the cat out of the bag

To reveal a secret or disclose information that was supposed to be kept confidential.

Example: I wasn't supposed to tell anyone about the surprise party, but I accidentally let the cat out of the bag.

Note: The phrase uses a cat as a metaphor for revealing something rather than a literal cat.

Hold your horses

To wait or be patient before taking action.

Example: Before you make a decision, hold your horses and think it through.

Note: The phrase uses horses as a metaphor for impulsive behavior, not literal horses.

Don't have a cow

To tell someone not to overreact or get upset about something minor.

Example: Don't have a cow, it's just a small scratch on the car.

Note: The phrase uses a cow as a metaphor for getting overly upset, not a real cow.

The lion's share

The largest portion or the majority of something.

Example: He took the lion's share of the credit for the project, even though we all worked hard.

Note: The phrase uses a lion as a metaphor for dominance or taking the biggest portion.

Like a fish out of water

To feel uncomfortable or out of place in a particular situation or environment.

Example: In the new school, she felt like a fish out of water until she made some friends.

Note: The phrase uses a fish as a metaphor for feeling awkward or uneasy, not a literal fish.

Animal everyday (slang) expressions

Furry friend

This term is often used affectionately to refer to a pet, particularly one with fur like a dog or cat.

Example: My furry friend always greets me at the door when I come home.

Note: While 'animal' is a broad term, 'furry friend' highlights the emotional bond between a person and their pet with fur.

Pet

In common usage, 'pet' refers to an animal that is domesticated and kept for companionship.

Example: I love spending time with my pet; he brings so much joy into my life.

Note: While 'animal' is a general term, 'pet' specifies an animal that is owned and cared for by a person for companionship.

Animal - Examples

Animal welfare is important.

The zoo has a variety of animals.

She has an animal instinct for survival.

Animal grammar

Animal - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: animal

Conjugations

Adjective (Adjective): animal

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): animals

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): animal

Syllabification and Stress

animal Contains 3 syllables: an • i • mal

Phonetic transcription: ˈa-nə-məl

an i mal , ˈa nə məl (The red syllable is stressed)

Animal - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

animal: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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