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What is another word for Creature? – 323 Creature Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    being organism animal entity living thing beast monster brute critter individual person thing object existence life form living creature body soul spirit phantom specter ghoul zombie entity phantom apparition animal insect reptile mammal bird fish amphibian creature critter varmint pest vermin beastie biddy fauna brute monster ogre troll goblin demon imp devil entity being existence life spirit soul body flesh blood living thing mortal human man woman child person individual thing object

    Meaning of Creature

    The primary meaning of the word "creature" is a living being, especially an animal.

    Definitions

    • A living being, especially an animal: the park is home to many creatures, including deer and birds
    • A being, especially a character or person in a novel, play, or film: the creature in the story was a monster
    • A person, especially one who is dependent on or controlled by someone or something else: she's a creature of habit, always following the same routine

    Etymology of Creature

    The word "creature" comes from the Old French word "creature", which is derived from the Latin word "creatura", meaning "created being"
    The Latin word "creatura" is a noun form of the verb "creare", which means "to create"
    The word "creature" has been used in English since the 13th century to refer to a living being, and its meaning has evolved over time to include a range of connotations and associations

    Example Uses

    • The forest is home to many creatures, including bears and wolves
    • The creature in the movie was a terrifying monster
    • She's a creature of the night, always staying up late and sleeping in late

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    object thing inanimate object lifeless thing nonliving thing inorganic matter machine device apparatus instrument tool equipment fixture appliance nonentity nothing nil zero zilch void emptiness blank nonbeing nonexistence oblivion extinction annihilation destruction ruin desolation wasteland barrenness sterility infertility stillness silence quiet inactivity dormancy hibernation torpor coma death

    Related Nouns

    animal beast monster creature being entity existence life spirit soul body flesh blood organism living thing life form individual person thing object fauna flora habitat ecosystem environment nature wilderness forest jungle desert ocean sea lake river mountain hill valley cave den lair nest habitat home shelter refuge sanctuary

    Related Verbs

    create make produce manufacture construct build form shape mold fashion design invent discover find encounter meet see observe watch study examine analyze investigate research explore search hunt track follow pursue chase catch capture tame domesticate train breed raise care nurture protect preserve conserve save rescue help assist support sustain maintain keep guard defend fight combat attack destroy kill annihilate exterminate eradicate

    Related Adjectives

    living alive animate breathing pulsing vibrant thriving flourishing growing developing evolving changing adapting moving active dynamic energetic lively spirited soulful bodily fleshly carnal sensual material physical tangible visible observable perceptible noticeable remarkable extraordinary unusual rare unique special peculiar strange weird bizarre odd quaint curious interesting fascinating captivating enchanting charming attractive appealing inviting enticing seductive alluring tempting irresistible compelling overwhelming overpowering dominant controlling commanding authoritative powerful potent strong vigorous robust healthy sound whole complete entire total absolute utter complete perfect flawless faultless impeccable immaculate spotless pristine pure clean fresh new original creative innovative inventive imaginative resourceful clever skilled adept proficient expert masterful brilliant exceptional outstanding