animal

an|i|mal¹ W1S1 [ˈænıməl] n

[Date: 1300-1400; : Latin; Origin: animalis 'having life', from anima 'soul']

1.) a living creature such as a dog or cat, that is not an insect, plant, bird, fish, or person

▪ furry little animals

wild/domestic/farm animals

▪ cattle, sheep, and other domestic animals

▪ The cosmetics have not been tested on animals.

▪ Beth is an animal lover (=someone who likes animals) .

2.) any living creature that is not a plant or a person

▪ He can't stand cruelty to animals of any sort.

▪ the animal welfare movement in Britain

▪ the enormous diversity of the animal kingdom

3.) any living creature, including people

▪ Man is a highly intelligent animal.

4.) informal someone who behaves in a cruel, violent, or very rude way

▪ Football hooligans are just animals.

5.) a (very/completely/entirely) different animal informal

something that is very different from the thing you have mentioned

▪ Writing e-mail is a very different animal from all other forms of writing.

6.) a political/social animal etc informal

someone who is interested in politics, in meeting other people etc

▪ He is simply not a social animal.

animal ²

animal² adj

1.) animal urges/instincts etc

human feelings, desires etc that are connected with sex, food, and other basic needs

2.) animal products/fats/protein etc

things that are made or come from animals

▪ a diet rich in red meat and animal fats.