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animal (noun)

An animal is a living organism that is not a plant or a fungus. They are typically able to move voluntarily, have a nervous system to react to their surroundings, and feed on other organic matter.

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"The giant panda is a protected animal in China."

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Think of the word 'Animate'. An animal is an 'animated' (moving) being. Both words start with 'ANI', which comes from th...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

I saw a animal. → I saw an animal.

He works at an animals shelter. → He works at an animal shelter.

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