creature (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkriːtʃər/

Definition

An animal, especially a strange or imaginary one.

Examples

• The old house was said to be haunted by a strange creature.

• Dragons are mythical creatures from fairy tales.

• The deep sea is home to many unusual creatures.

How to Use creature

creature of habit (idiom)

A person who always does the same things in the same way. — "My father is a creature of habit; he wakes up at 6 AM every day."

Synonyms of creature

Words with a similar meaning to creature:

• animal
• being
• organism
• beast

Antonyms of creature

Words with the opposite meaning to creature:

• plant
• inanimate object

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