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animal

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/ˈænɪməl/ · an-i-mal

A living organism that feeds on organic matter, typically possessing the power of voluntary movement.

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Meanings

nounformal

A living organism that feeds on organic matter, typically possessing the power of voluntary movement.

ایسی جانداری جو نامیاتی مادے پر غذا حاصل کرتی ہے، عمومی طور پر خود مختار حرکت کی صلاحیت رکھتی ہے۔

جانور

janwar

Synonyms

creature beast living beingمخلوقجاندارحیوان

Antonyms

human vegetable plantانسانپوداسبزی

Common Collocations

wild animal
domestic animal
animal rights

Example Sentences

The lion is a powerful animal.

شیر ایک طاقتور جانور ہے۔

Sher aik taqatwar janwar hai.

Dogs are considered loyal animals.

کتوں کو وفادار جانور سمجھا جاتا ہے۔

Kutton ko wafadar janwar samjha jata hai.

There are many animal species in the jungle.

جنگل میں بہت ساری جانوری نوعیں ہیں۔

Jangal mein bohat saari janwari noain hain.

Easily Confused With

vegetable:An 'animal' is a living organism that moves and feeds on organic matter, while a 'vegetable' is a plant or part of a plant that is consumed as food.

Word Family

animate

verbزندہ کرنا

animalistic

adjectiveجانورانہ

💡 Memory Tip

Remember that 'animal' starts with 'an' like 'another living creature'.

Picture a zoo filled with various animals.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "animalis" — living being, creature

First known use: 14th century

The word 'animal' comes from the Latin term 'animalis', which means 'having breath' or 'living being'. It has been used in English since the late Middle Ages.