creature — a living being, especially an animal
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a living being, especially an animal
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkriːtʃər/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks it's a fierce creature, but it's scared of cucumbers.
- Scientists discovered a new deep-sea creature with glowing tentacles.
- He's a creature of comfort who can't sleep without his teddy bear.
creature
NOUN[/ˈkriːtʃər/]
a living being, especially an animal
A tiny glowing creature peeks out from the mossy hollow of an ancient tree.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'creature' and Latin 'creatura', meaning 'a thing created.' Derived from the Latin verb 'creare' meaning 'to create or produce.'
Breakdown
Latin 'creare' (to create) + '-ura' (noun suffix indicating result or state) = 'creatura' (thing created), which became 'creature' in English
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks it's a fierce creature, but it's scared of cucumbers.”
“Scientists discovered a new deep-sea creature with glowing tentacles.”
“He's a creature of comfort who can't sleep without his teddy bear.”
“The documentary showed how creatures adapt to extreme environments.”
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