CEFR A2

insects

noun

Meaning

Small, creepy-crawly animals with six legs and a body divided into three parts (head, thorax, and abdomen). Many insects have wings and antennae.

Examples

Spiders are arachnids, not insects, because they have eight legs.
Mosquitoes are annoying insects that can spread diseases.

Synonyms: bug, arthropod, creature, vermin

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insects (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɪn.sekt/

Definition

Small, creepy-crawly animals with six legs and a body divided into three parts (head, thorax, and abdomen). Many insects have wings and antennae.

Examples

Spiders are arachnids, not insects, because they have eight legs.
Mosquitoes are annoying insects that can spread diseases.
Bees are social insects that live in colonies and produce honey.

How to Use insects

insect bite (collocation): The mark left on the skin after an insect has bitten. — "I have a painful insect bite on my ankle."
insect repellent (collocation): A substance used to keep insects away. — "Don't forget to pack insect repellent for our camping trip."

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