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creature

Pronunciation: [ˈkriːtʃər]

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Learn how to use creature in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “biology”

(noun) a living being, especially an animal. A creature can be anything that is alive, like a dog, a cat, or even a bug.

Example

I saw a beautiful creature in the garden; it was a colorful butterfly.

Example

There were no strange creatures in the lake, just fish and ducks.

Example

What kind of creature do you want to learn about in science class?

Context: “general”

(noun) someone or something that is made or caused by another person. Sometimes we say a person is a creature of someone if they rely on that person.

Example

She was a creature of the city, loving the excitement and energy everywhere.

Example

He wasn't a creature of the dark; he preferred going out during the day.

Example

Is he a creature of habit or does he like to try new things?

Context: “imagination”

(noun) a fictional or mythical being, like a monster or fairy. These creatures are often found in stories and imagination.

Example

The story featured a magical creature that could fly and talk.

Example

There were no scary creatures in the fairy tale; it was all happy characters.

Example

What kind of creature would you like to see in a movie?

How to pronounce creature

Pronunciation: [ˈkriːtʃər]

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