English Dictionary
Definition creature in British English
creature
noun
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[countable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈkriːtʃə(r)/
1.1
an imaginary living thing that is strange or frightening
Example
The Gorgon was a mythical creature.
Synonyms and related words
2
a person described in a particular way
Example
He seems rather a pathetic creature.
3
someone who seems to have been created by or be completely controlled by another person or organization
Example
He is a creature of the government.
