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mite

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/maɪt/ · mite

A very small arthropod that typically lives in soil or on plants.

Meanings

nounformal

A very small arthropod that typically lives in soil or on plants.

ایک بہت چھوٹا آرتھروپوڈ جو عموماً مٹی یا پودوں پر رہتا ہے۔

مائٹ

mite

Synonyms

insectpestarthropodکیڑانموآرتھروپوڈ

Antonyms

giantbehemothعظیمبہت بڑا

Common Collocations

  • dust mite
  • plant mite
  • house mite

Example Sentences

The dust mite can cause allergies.

مٹی کے مائٹ الرجی کا سبب بن سکتے ہیں۔

Mitti ke mite allergy ka sabab ban sakte hain.

Mites often live in colonies.

مائٹ اکثر کالونیوں میں رہتے ہیں۔

Mite aksar colonies mein rehtay hain.

The professor studies different types of mites.

پروفیسر مختلف قسم کے مائٹ کا مطالعہ کرتے ہیں۔

Professor mukhtalif qism ke mite ka mutala karte hain.

Easily Confused With

might:Mite refers to a small organism, while might refers to power or possibility.

Word Family

miter
nounمائٹر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'mite' as a tiny bug that can hide in places you can't see.

Imagine a small bug creeping silently on a leaf.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "mīte" — small creature, a kind of insect

First known use: 14th century

The word 'mite' has its roots in Old English, indicating a small, often microscopic creature. Over time, it has come to refer to various small arthropods.