creature
Meaning
A creature is any living being, especially an animal, that possesses distinct characteristics and behaviors.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "creature" with "creation," as the former refers to living beings while the latter refers to something that has been made or produced.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
a
quiet
evening
,
Maria
walked
through
her
small
garden
and
noticed
a
curious
creature
under
the
old
bench
.
It
looked
like
a
tiny
,
furry
animal
and
it
watched
her
with
bright
eyes
.
She
moved
slowly
and
sat
down
a
few
steps
away
so
she
would
not
scare
it
,
watching
how
it
sniffed
the
air
and
searched
for
food
.
After
a
few
minutes
the
creature
began
to
eat
some
fallen
seeds
and
seemed
calm
enough
to
stay
while
she
finished
her
tea
.
When
she
left
,
she
closed
the
garden
gate
softly
and
smiled
,
feeling
glad
she
had
given
the
animal
space
.
Common Phrases
mythical creature
sea creature
living creature
Synonyms
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