LookItUpparasite
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈpærəsaɪt/
Forms: parasites
parasite means: A living thing that gets food from another living thing by living on or inside it.
noun
A living thing that gets food from another living thing by living on or inside it.
- This parasite lives inside fish.
- Fleas are parasites that feed on animal blood.
- The doctor found parasites in the patient’s stomach.
Someone who lives on other people’s money or help without giving anything back.
- He called his lazy brother a parasite.
- She refused to support a parasite who never helped anyone.
- The speech accused the wealthy landlords of being parasites.
A separate unit used in a shop to display goods for sale.
- The shop placed a parasite display beside the checkout.
- Small packets filled the parasite unit near the entrance.
- The supplier sent a parasite for the new promotion.
Questions about parasite
What does parasite mean?
A living thing that gets food from another living thing by living on or inside it.
What is parasite in other languages?
Türkçe: parazit · Español: parásito · Français: parasite · Deutsch: Parasit · Italiano: parassita · 日本語: 寄生虫
How do you pronounce parasite?
It is pronounced /ˈpærəsaɪt/.
How do you use parasite in a sentence?
This parasite lives inside fish. Fleas are parasites that feed on animal blood.
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