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animation

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/ · UK /ˌænɪˈmeɪʃən/

Forms: animations

animation means: Moving images made by showing drawings, models, or computer pictures quickly one after another.

noun

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Moving images made by showing drawings, models, or computer pictures quickly one after another.

  • The film uses computer animation.
  • She works at an animation studio.
  • We created a short animation of a walking dog.

Common phrases: computer animation, stop motion animation, animation studio

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A lively, energetic feeling or way of behaving.

  • Her eyes shone with animation.
  • He spoke with animation about his travels.
  • The news brought fresh animation to the quiet group.

Similar words: liveliness, vivacity, energy

Opposites: listlessness

Common phrases: with animation, great animation, full of animation

Questions about animation

What does animation mean?

Moving images made by showing drawings, models, or computer pictures quickly one after another.

What is animation in other languages?

Türkçe: animasyon · Español: animación · Français: animation · Deutsch: Animation · Italiano: animazione · 日本語: アニメーション

How do you pronounce animation?

In American English /ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/; in British English /ˌænɪˈmeɪʃən/.

How do you use animation in a sentence?

The film uses computer animation. She works at an animation studio.

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