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How to Use "Insect" with Example Sentences
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insect
(n):
a small creature with six legs that usually has wings; a bug
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Used with adjectives:
"
He is studying
flying
insects
.
"
(flying, winged, aquatic)
"
Watch out for
harmful
insects
.
"
(harmful, poisonous, biting, bloodsucking, stinging)
"
Ants are considered
social
insects
.
"
(social)
Used with verbs:
"
This bug spray will
repel
all kinds of
insects
.
"
(repel, kill)
"
The sticky paper is used to
trap
insects
.
"
(trap, control)
"
Sweet things seem to
attract
insects
.
"
(attract, draw)
"
An
insect
was buzzing
around the room.
"
(be + buzzing, be + flying)
"
Insects
were swarming
around the picnic table.
"
(be + swarming, be + crawling)
"
An
insect
bit
my brother's hand.
"
(bit, stung)
Used with nouns:
"
The old house had an
insect
infestation
.
"
(infestation, problem)
"
His skin was red because of an
insect
bite
.
"
(bite, sting)
"
We need to buy lots of
insect
repellent
for camping.
"
(repellent, spray)
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