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gnats

/næts/

Meanings
noun
Any small insect of the order Diptera, specifically within the suborder Nematocera.

Examples :

"While hiking near the lake, we were constantly swatting at the swarms of gnats buzzing around our faces. "
insect animal biology nature

Related Words

Illustration buzzing

buzzing verb

/ˈbʌzɪŋ/

To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings.

"The bee was buzzing around the flower. "

Illustration insect

insect noun

/ˈɪnsɛkt/

An arthropod in the class Insecta, characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.

"Our shed has several insect infestions, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps."

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constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

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suborder noun

/ˈsʌbɔːrdər/ /ˈsʌbɔːdə/

A taxonomic category below order and above infraorder.

""Within the order Primates, which includes monkeys, apes, and humans, there are several suborders, each grouping together animals with shared evolutionary traits." "

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hiking verb

/ˈhaɪkɪŋ/

To take a long walk for pleasure or exercise.

"We are going hiking in the mountains this weekend for fun and exercise. "

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small noun

/smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔːl/ /smɔl/

Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

"The child's small was sore after carrying his heavy backpack to school. "

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swarms noun

/swɔːrmz/

A large number of insects, especially when in motion or (for bees) migrating to a new colony.

"Sentence: During the summer, swarms of mosquitoes can make it unpleasant to be outside at night. "

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specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

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within adjective

/wɪˈθɪn/ /wɪðˈɪn/

In the context of which the present document or ruling is made.

"the within appeal"

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swatting verb

/ˈswɑtɪŋ/ /ˈswɒtɪŋ/

To beat off, as insects; to bat, strike, or hit.

"He swatted the mosquito that was buzzing around in his bedroom."

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around adjective

/əˈɹaʊnd/

(with the verb "to be") Present in the vicinity.

"Is Clare around today?"

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order noun

/ˈɔːdə/ /ˈɔɹdɚ/

Arrangement, disposition, or sequence.

"The order of the books on the shelf was alphabetical by author. "