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mosquito

Pronunciation: [məˈskiːtoʊ]

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Learn how to use mosquito in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “nature”

(noun) a small flying insect that often bites people and animals to drink their blood. Mosquitoes can be found in many places, especially near water, and they can make you itchy and uncomfortable when they bite.

Example

The warm summer nights are nice, but I always have to watch out for mosquitoes.

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I didn't see any mosquitoes at the lake today, so we had a peaceful picnic.

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Do you know why mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others?

Context: “health”

(noun) a type of insect that can carry diseases, such as malaria or dengue fever. When mosquitoes bite, they can sometimes pass these diseases on to people, which is why it’s important to protect ourselves from them.

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Using insect repellent can help keep mosquitoes away and reduce the risk of diseases.

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Not taking precautions might expose us to diseases carried by mosquitoes.

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What diseases can mosquitoes spread when they bite someone?

How to pronounce mosquito

Pronunciation: [məˈskiːtoʊ]

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