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moths

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/mɔθs/ · moths

A type of insect related to butterflies, often nocturnal and attracted to light.

Meanings

nounformal

A type of insect related to butterflies, often nocturnal and attracted to light.

ایک نوع کا کیڑا جو پتنگوں سے متعلق ہے، اکثر رات کا اور روشنی کی طرف متوجہ ہوتا ہے۔

تتلی

titli

Formal: موتھ

Synonyms

insectfluttererbutterflyکیڑاپرندہپتنگ

Antonyms

friendallysupportدشمنمخالفحریف

Common Collocations

  • clothes moth
  • moths and butterflies

Example Sentences

Moths are often attracted to bright lights at night.

تتلیاں اکثر رات کے وقت روشن روشنیوں کی طرف متوجہ ہوتی ہیں۔

Titliyan aksar raat ke waqt roshan roshniyon ki taraf mutawajja hoti hain.

Some moths can be quite destructive to clothing and fabrics.

کچھ تتلیاں کپڑوں اور تانے بانے کے لئے کافی نقصان دہ ہو سکتی ہیں۔

Kuch titliyan kapron aur taane bane ke liye kafi nuqsan dah ho sakti hain.

Moths undergo a similar lifecycle as butterflies.

تتلیاں بھی پروانوں کی طرح ایک مماثل زندگی کا گزر کرتی ہیں۔

Titliyan bhi parwanon ki tarah ek mumathil zindagi ka guzar karti hain.

Easily Confused With

butterflies:Butterflies are generally day-flying insects, while moths are typically nocturnal.

Word Family

mothership
nounماں جہاز
moth-like
adjectiveتتلی جیسا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a light bulb attracting a moth at night.

Imagine a moth fluttering around a street lamp.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "moððe" — moth, a type of insect

First known use: 14th century

The term 'moth' has its roots in Old English, where it originally referred to a wide range of insects, particularly those that were considered pests. Over the centuries, the word has evolved while retaining its elemental meaning related to these nocturnal creatures.