spider
word
/ˈspaɪdɝ/
SPY-dur
/spˈaɪdɐ/
SPY-duh
Definition
A spider is a small animal with eight legs that makes webs and eats insects. Some spiders hunt without webs, and while many people fear them, most are harmless to humans.
Usage & Nuances
In everyday English, 'spider web' and 'cobweb' are related but not always the same: a 'cobweb' often means an old, dusty web. Common phrases include 'a spider crawled up the wall' and 'I'm scared of spiders.'
Spanish: arañaPortuguese (BR): aranhaPortuguese (PT): aranhaChinese (Simplified): 蜘蛛Chinese (Traditional): 蜘蛛Hindi: मकड़ीArabic: عنكبوتBengali: মাকড়সাRussian: паукJapanese: クモVietnamese: nhệnKorean: 거미Turkish: örümcekUrdu: مکڑیIndonesian: laba-laba
Example Sentences
There is a spider in the bathroom.
basic
The spider made a web in the window.
basic
My sister is afraid of spiders.
basic
Don't kill it—it's just a little spider.
natural
I saw a huge spider in the garage and ran out.
natural
Every fall, we find spiders in the corners of the house.
natural