Definition of "animal"

Kid-friendly meaning of animal, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "animal" mean?

animal (noun) — a living thing that can move and is not a plant.

Part of speechNoun Syllables3 (an·i·mal)

Example sentences using "animal"

Grade K–2
I love every animal.
Grade 3–5
The zoo has every kind of animal you could imagine, from tiny frogs to huge giraffes.
Grade 6–8
Every animal in the rainforest plays some specific role, even ones that seem unimportant to humans walking by.

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