Gnats Meaning in English
word · lemma: gnat
Definición
Small flying insects, similar to mosquitoes, that often gather in groups and can be annoying, especially near water or damp places.
Uso & Matices
'Gnats' is used mainly in British and American English for tiny flies that do not usually bite, unlike mosquitoes. Often used in the plural. Common in expressions like 'a swarm of gnats.' Not to be confused with 'mosquitoes,' which specifically refers to the biting insect.
Oraciones de Ejemplo
There are so many gnats by the pond in summer.
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Gnats can be annoying when you are outside.
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He waved his hand to get rid of the gnats.
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Watch out, there’s a swarm of gnats near those bushes.
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It feels like gnats show up every time I water my plants.
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The picnic was great until the gnats started bothering us.
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