рой
swarm
large group of insects
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рой with English translation
рой usage examples
Clouds of insects formed a large swarm.
Скопления насекомых образовали большой рой.
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рой belongs to the topic "Insects". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
рой synonyms
What's the difference between рой / колония / полчище / группа
Specifically refers to a large cluster of flying insects (bees, locusts, etc.).
A swarm of bees flew over the field.
Над полем пролетел рой пчёл.
Denotes a social grouping or settlement of organisms (ants, bees); emphasizes organization and permanence.
The ant colony quickly expanded its tunnels.
Колония муравьёв быстро расширила свои ходы.
Emotionally charged, often negative or dramatic; used for menacing mass invasions (locusts, hostile forces).
A horde of locusts destroyed the crops.
Полчище саранчи уничтожило урожай.
General, neutral word for a number of individuals; does not indicate type or behavior; fairly neutral/formal.
A group of animals approached the river.
Группа животных подошла к реке.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce рой and what this word means
рой translation: swarm. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce рой
[ˈroj]
рой translation
swarm
рой examples
A swarm of bees surrounded the hive.
рой transcription
[ˈroj]
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Questions about this word
рой meaning: what does it mean?
Большое скопление насекомых, движущихся вместе в воздухе.
рой pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
рой is pronounced as [ˈroj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
рой definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A swarm of bees surrounded the hive. Translation: Рой пчёл окружил улей.
Is рой part of Insects vocabulary?
Yes, рой (swarm) can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is рой part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, рой (swarm) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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