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Flea
Sounds like
FLEE
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Simple meaning
What does Flea mean?
A tiny jumping insect.
Dictionary definition
A tiny jumping insect that can bite animals or people.
Example sentences
Flea in a sentence
easy
The dog had a flea.
medium
A flea can jump very far for its size.
hard
Pet owners often check animals for fleas after outdoor play.
Synonyms
Words like Flea
insectA small animal with six legs.
Antonyms
Opposite words
mammalA warm-blooded animal such as a cat or dog.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flea, depending on context.
Word family
Flea word family
Base word
flea
noun
fleas
More than one flea.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does flea mean?
Flea means a tiny jumping insect.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flea?
Insect is close in meaning to flea in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flea?
Mammal contrasts with flea.
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