insect
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈɪnsɛkt/
Forms: insects
insect means: A small animal with six legs and a hard outer covering, often with wings.
noun
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A small animal with six legs and a hard outer covering, often with wings.
- An insect landed on my arm.
- Some insects damage garden plants.
- Have you ever watched an insect build a nest?
Questions about insect
What does insect mean?
A small animal with six legs and a hard outer covering, often with wings.
What is insect in other languages?
Türkçe: böcek · Español: insecto · Français: insecte · Deutsch: Insekt · Italiano: insetto · 日本語: 昆虫
How do you pronounce insect?
It is pronounced /ˈɪnsɛkt/.
How do you use insect in a sentence?
An insect landed on my arm. Some insects damage garden plants.
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