animal

US /ˈæn.ɪ.məl/
UK /ˈæn.ɪ.məl/
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a living organism that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and a nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli.

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The zoo has many different types of animals.
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Humans are also considered animals.
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a person who behaves in a wild, crude, or uncivilized manner.

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He acted like an animal, shouting and throwing things.
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The crowd turned into a bunch of wild animals after the concert.
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of or relating to animals as opposed to humans or plants.

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The study focused on animal behavior.
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They are conducting research on animal communication.
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