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sting

sting

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living beings insects verb

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EN-UK/ˈstɪŋ/
EN-US/ˈstɪŋ/
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sting with Russian translation

sting usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Если потревожить гнездо, осы могут жалить внезапно.

If you disturb the nest, the wasps may sting quickly.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Оса может жалить без предупреждения.

A wasp can sting without warning.

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sting belongs to the topic "Insects". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

stingжалить
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oceanокеан
groupгруппа
pairпара
cowкорова
eggяйцо

sting synonyms

Related words worth learning together

bite
to cut or seize with the teeth or mandibles; used for animals and some insects (e.g. mosquito bite)
prick
to make a small hole with a sharp point; also to feel a small sharp pain
nip
to give a small, sharp bite or pinch; often light or playful
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B
🇬🇧en
bite

to cut or seize with the teeth or mandibles; used for animals and some insects (e.g. mosquito bite)

B1Very Often

I was bitten by a mosquito last night.

P
🇬🇧en
prick

to make a small hole with a sharp point; also to feel a small sharp pain

B1Rarely

He pricked his finger on a thorn.

🇬🇧en

to give a small, sharp bite or pinch; often light or playful

B1Rarely

The puppy nipped my hand while playing.

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sting means sting. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce sting

/ˈstɪŋ/

sting translation

sting

sting examples

If you disturb the nest, the wasps may sting quickly.

sting transcription

/ˈstɪŋ/, /ˈstɪŋ/

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sting meaning: what does it mean?

living beings insects verb

sting pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

sting is pronounced as /ˈstɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

sting definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

If you disturb the nest, the wasps may sting quickly. Translation: Если потревожить гнездо, осы могут жалить внезапно.

Is sting part of Insects vocabulary?

Yes, sting can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is sting part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, sting can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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