Amoebas Meaning in English
word · lemma: amoeba
əˈmibəz
uh-MEE-buhz
ɐmˈiːbəz
uh-MEE-buhz
Definition
Amoebas are simple, single-celled organisms that live in water or moist places. They move and eat by changing their shape.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in biology or science contexts. 'Amoebas' is the plural of 'amoeba.' Not used for people unless as a metaphor (uncommon).
Spanish: amebasPortuguese (BR): amebasPortuguese (PT): amebasChinese (Simplified): 变形虫Chinese (Traditional): 變形蟲Hindi: अमीबाArabic: أميباتBengali: অ্যামিবাRussian: амёбыJapanese: アメーバVietnamese: amipKorean: 아메바Turkish: amipUrdu: امیبIndonesian: amuba
Example Sentences
Amoebas live in ponds and lakes.
basic
You can see amoebas under a microscope.
basic
Some amoebas can cause diseases in humans.
basic
When science class got boring, we watched amoebas move around on the projector.
natural
It's amazing how amoebas survive by just changing their shape to find food.
natural
Some people think amoebas are boring, but they're actually fascinating to watch.
natural