CEFR A2

insect

noun

Meaning

A small, six-legged invertebrate animal with a body divided into three parts: head, thorax, and abdomen.

Examples

A mosquito is a flying insect that can transmit diseases.
Scientists are studying the life cycle of this newly discovered insect.

Synonyms: bug, creature, arthropod

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insect (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnsɛkt/

Definition

A small, six-legged invertebrate animal with a body divided into three parts: head, thorax, and abdomen.

Examples

A mosquito is a flying insect that can transmit diseases.
Scientists are studying the life cycle of this newly discovered insect.

How to Use insect

insect bite (collocation): The mark or wound left by an insect piercing the skin. — "I got an insect bite on my arm from a mosquito."
insect repellent (collocation): A substance used to keep insects away. — "We used insect repellent to protect ourselves from mosquitoes."

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