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UK/["/məˈskiːtəʊ//mɒˈskiːtəʊ/"]/US/["/məˈskiːtəʊ/"]/

Meaning of Mosquito

a flying insect that bites humans and animals and drinks their blood. One type of mosquito can spread the disease malaria.

In simple words: A small flying insect that bites people and animals to drink their blood.

Mosquito in a sentence

  • I was awake all night scratching my mosquito bites.
  • He swatted the mosquito with a newspaper.
  • Stay indoors when mosquitoes are out.
  • This strain of mosquito carries malaria and yellow fever.
  • fish that feed on mosquito larvae

How to use Mosquito

Use 'mosquito' in everyday conversation. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it in very technical scientific discussions where a more specific term may be preferred.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'mosquito' – imagine a tiny mosquito buzzing around you on a hot summer night.

Related words

Collocations with Mosquito

Synonyms for Mosquito

Opposites of Mosquito

  • dragonfly
  • bee
  • butterfly

Common mistakes with Mosquito

  • Confused with 'gnat' or 'fly', thinking they are the same.
  • Using the plural incorrectly; the correct form is 'mosquitoes'.
  • Mispronouncing it, especially stressing the wrong syllable.

Compare Mosquito with Insect, Bug

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Frequently asked questions about Mosquito

What does Mosquito mean?

A small flying insect that bites people and animals to drink their blood.

What is the definition of Mosquito?

a flying insect that bites humans and animals and drinks their blood. One type of mosquito can spread the disease malaria.

How do you use Mosquito in a sentence?

I was awake all night scratching my mosquito bites.

Can you give another example of Mosquito?

He swatted the mosquito with a newspaper.

What are synonyms for Mosquito?

Common alternatives include insect, pest, bug.

What is the opposite of Mosquito?

Opposite meanings include dragonfly, bee, butterfly.

What words go with Mosquito?

It commonly pairs with infected, malaria, swarm, swat, kill, attract, fly, be out, buzz, bite, larva, species.

What are common mistakes when using Mosquito?

Confused with 'gnat' or 'fly', thinking they are the same. Using the plural incorrectly; the correct form is 'mosquitoes'. Mispronouncing it, especially stressing the wrong syllable.

How do you pronounce Mosquito?

US: /["/məˈskiːtəʊ/"]/, UK: /["/məˈskiːtəʊ//mɒˈskiːtəʊ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Mosquito?

Use 'mosquito' in everyday conversation. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it in very technical scientific discussions where a more specific term may be preferred.

What CEFR level is Mosquito?

"Mosquito" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.