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Insect
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Simple meaning
What does Insect mean?
An insect is a small six-legged animal.
Dictionary definition
a small animal with six legs, three main body parts, and usually one or two pairs of wings.
Example sentences
Insect in a sentence
easy
A bee is an insect with six legs.
medium
The class observed an insect through a magnifying glass.
hard
Learning the parts of an insect helps students compare animals in science.
Synonyms
Words like Insect
bugA common everyday word, though not always scientific.
six-legged animalA simple descriptive phrase.
Antonyms
Opposite words
mammalA different kind of animal.
plantA living thing that is not an animal.
Word family
Insect word family
Base word
insect
noun
insects
More than one insect; use as a word-family form, not a separate page.
adjective
insectlike
Having features like an insect.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does insect mean?
Insect means a small six-legged animal.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses insect correctly?
This sentence uses insect in a clear and meaningful context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to insect?
Bug is close to the meaning of insect in many contexts.
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