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Katydid
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Simple meaning
What does Katydid mean?
A katydid is a green insect that can make a loud sound.
Dictionary definition
A green insect related to crickets and grasshoppers, often known for its loud calls.
Example sentences
Katydid in a sentence
easy
A katydid rested on the leaf.
medium
At night, we heard a katydid calling from the garden.
hard
The katydid blended into the green plants so well that it was hard to spot.
Synonyms
Words like Katydid
insectA broad word for a small animal with six legs.
bush cricketAnother name sometimes used for insects like katydids.
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Base word
katydid
noun
katydids
Plural form, usually merged into the base entry.
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Practice 1
What is a katydid?
A katydid is an insect related to crickets and grasshoppers.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses katydid correctly?
Katydids are insects often found around plants.
Practice 3
Which word is most related to katydid?
A katydid is a type of insect.
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