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creature

creature

Meaning of creature

living beings animal basics noun

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British English/ˈkriːtʃə/
American English/ˈkɹiːtʃɚ/
Russian transcription[sʊˈɕestvə]
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creature with Russian translation

creature usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Странное существо двигалось среди камней на рассвете.

A strange creature moved among the rocks at dawn.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она сделала зарисовку маленького существа, которое нашла в саду.

She sketched a small creature she found in the garden.

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creature belongs to the topic "Animal Basics". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

creatureсущество
playиграть
oceanокеан
groupгруппа
pairпара
eggяйцо
pigeonголубь

creature synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between creature / being / organism / life-form / individual / beast

🇬🇧English

more general and abstract than creature; can refer to any sentient or existing entity

B1Very Often

She believed every being had a right to live.

O
🇬🇧English
organism

scientific/technical term for a living entity (from single-celled to complex life forms)

B2Often

The microscope revealed a single-celled organism in the sample.

L
🇬🇧English
life-form

refers to any form of life; often used in scientific, speculative or science-fiction contexts

B2Rarely

Scientists consider whether the planet could support simple life-forms.

🇬🇧English

stresses individuality or a single member of a group; can be used for people or organisms

B2Often

Each individual in the study was tested twice.

B
🇬🇧English
beast

often refers to a large or wild animal; can be pejorative when applied to a person

B2Often

The hunters tracked the beast through the hills.

C
🇬🇧English
critter

informal, often affectionate or dismissive term for an animal or small creature (chiefly informal US)

B2Rarely

Look at that little critter in the garden!

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creature means creature. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce creature

/ˈkriːtʃə/

creature translation

creature

creature examples

A strange creature moved among the rocks at dawn.

creature transcription

/ˈkriːtʃə/, /ˈkɹiːtʃɚ/

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creature meaning: what does it mean?

living beings animal basics noun

creature pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

creature is pronounced as /ˈkriːtʃə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

creature definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

A strange creature moved among the rocks at dawn. Translation: Странное существо двигалось среди камней на рассвете.

Is creature part of Animal Basics vocabulary?

Yes, creature can be learned in the Animal Basics topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is creature part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, creature can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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