mosquito meaning
mosquito :
insect, bug
noun
▪ A mosquito bit me last night.
▪ A small insect bit me last night.
▪ Mosquitoes can carry diseases.
▪ These insects can spread sickness.
paraphrasing
▪ gnat – small flying insect
▪ midge – tiny flying bug
▪ fly – small winged insect
▪ pest – annoying insect
Pronunciation
mosquito [məsˈkiːtoʊ]
The stress is on 'qui' and sounds like 'muh-skee-toh'.
Common phrases and grammar about mosquito
mosquito - Common meaning
noun
insect, bug
Part of Speech Changes for "mosquito"
▪ mosquitoes (noun) – plural of mosquito
▪ mosquito-like (adjective) – similar to a mosquito
Common Expressions with "mosquito"
▪ mosquito bite – a bite from a mosquito
▪ mosquito net – a net to keep mosquitoes away
▪ mosquito repellent – a spray to keep mosquitoes away
▪ mosquito season – time when mosquitoes are common
Important examples of mosquito in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, mosquito often refers to insects that can be pests or spread diseases.
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Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Mosquito is a noun often used in contexts related to health and environment in TOEIC questions.
mosquito
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
mosquito net
'net to keep mosquitoes away', used in contexts about protection.
buzz like a mosquito
means 'to make a sound like a mosquito', used in contexts about noise.
Differences between similar words and mosquito
mosquito
,
gnat
differences
Mosquito is often larger and can spread diseases, while gnat is smaller and less harmful.
mosquito
,
fly
differences
Mosquitoes are known for biting and spreading disease, while flies are generally seen as nuisances.
Words with the same origin as mosquito
The origin of mosquito
The word mosquito comes from the Spanish word 'mosca' meaning 'fly', with the diminutive suffix 'ito' meaning 'little'.
Word structure
It has the root 'mosca' (fly) and suffix 'ito' (little), meaning 'little fly'.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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