How to Use "Insect" with Example Sentences

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)