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insect

/ˈɪn.sekt/

A very small animal that has six legs and usually one or two pairs of wings. Their bodies are divided into three parts: the head, the thorax, and the abdomen.

Exemplos

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There is a small green insect crawling on that leaf.

There is a small green insect crawling on that leaf.

2

The researcher identified a new species of insect in the rainforest.

The researcher identified a new species of insect in the rainforest.

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Check out this weird-looking insect I found in the garden!

Check out this weird-looking insect I found in the garden!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
insect
Adjetivo
insectoid
Relacionado
insecticide
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Dica de memorização

Look at the 'sect' in 'insect'. It means 'section'. An insect's body is divided into three distinct sections.

Quiz rápido

A bee is a type of ______ that makes honey.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: insect

Exemplos

1

There is a small green insect crawling on that leaf.

everyday

There is a small green insect crawling on that leaf.

2

The researcher identified a new species of insect in the rainforest.

formal

The researcher identified a new species of insect in the rainforest.

3

Check out this weird-looking insect I found in the garden!

informal

Check out this weird-looking insect I found in the garden!

4

The anatomy of an insect differs significantly from that of a mammal.

academic

The anatomy of an insect differs significantly from that of a mammal.

5

Our agricultural department is developing a new non-toxic insect repellent.

business

Our agricultural department is developing a new non-toxic insect repellent.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
insect
Adjetivo
insectoid
Relacionado
insecticide

Colocações comuns

insect repellent insect repellent
insect bite insect bite
flying insect flying insect
stinging insect stinging insect
insect colony insect colony

Frases Comuns

social insect

social insect

insect life

insect life

insect infestation

insect infestation

Frequentemente confundido com

insect vs spider

Spiders have eight legs and two body parts, while insects have six legs and three body parts.

insect vs bug

In casual English, these are the same, but 'bug' is a specific scientific category of insect (Hemiptera).

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Notas de uso

Use 'insect' when you want to be scientifically accurate or formal. Use 'bug' for casual conversation about any small crawling or flying creature.

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Erros comuns

Many learners call spiders insects. Remember to count the legs: six legs is an insect, eight legs is a spider.

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Dica de memorização

Look at the 'sect' in 'insect'. It means 'section'. An insect's body is divided into three distinct sections.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin 'insectum', which means 'cut into' or 'divided into sections'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: one insect, two insects. Usually takes 'a' or 'an' (an insect). Can be used as a noun adjunct (insect spray).
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Contexto cultural

While many Western cultures view insects as pests, some cultures globally value them as a nutritious food source.

Quiz rápido

A bee is a type of ______ that makes honey.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: insect

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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