animal
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Sense 1
- noun
- A1
A living thing that moves by itself and feeds, such as a dog, a bird or a fly, but not a plant.
Humans are the only animals that cook their food.
The vet treats farm animals as well as household pets.
She has loved animals since she was a small child.
Several rare animals live in this old beech forest.
Common collocations: wild animal · farm animal · domestic animal · animal rights · protect animals
Part of: Animals
Sense 2 · less common
- adjective
- B1
Used before a noun to say that something comes from animals or has to do with animals, not plants.
The label says the soap contains no animal fat.
She eats no animal products at all, not even honey.
We compared plant and animal cells under the microscope.
Common collocations: animal fat · animal protein · animal products · animal testing · animal welfare
Part of: Materials