Simple meaning
What does Parasite mean?
A parasite lives on another living thing to survive.
Dictionary definition
Parasite means a living thing that lives on or in another living thing and takes what it needs from it.
Example sentences
Parasite in a sentence
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In science class, we learned what parasite means.
medium
The reading passage used parasite to explain a life science idea clearly.
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During a school project, using parasite correctly made our biology description more precise.
Synonyms
Words like Parasite
dependent organismRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
host-living organismRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
hitchhiking organismRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
independent organismHelpful contrast for understanding the term.
hostHelpful contrast for understanding the term.
Word family
Parasite word family
Base word
parasite
noun
parasite
Base form.
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What does parasite mean?
Parasite means a parasite lives on another living thing to survive.
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