Pronunciation: /ˈbiːtəl/
noun a type of insect with a hard shell-like covering over its wings
A1 I saw a small beetle crawling on the ground.
A2 The children caught a beetle and put it in a jar.
B1 The beetle's shiny green shell caught my eye in the garden.
B2 Entomologists study the behavior and habitats of different beetle species.
C1 The rare beetle species was discovered in the depths of the rainforest.
C2 The intricately patterned beetle wings shimmered in the sunlight.
verb not applicable
A1 The beetle crawled slowly across the ground.
A2 I saw a beetle beetle its wings in the garden.
B1 The mechanic had to beetle out the dents in the car's body.
B2 The artist used a special tool to beetle intricate designs into the metal.
C1 The CEO decided to beetle the company's profits by implementing new strategies.
C2 The chef was able to beetle the ingredients into a masterpiece dish.
adjective not applicable
A1 The beetle car was small and easy to park.
A2 She found a beetle pendant at the flea market.
B1 The beetle-shaped brooch was a unique accessory.
B2 The scientist studied the beetle species in great detail.
C1 The artist created a stunning beetle sculpture for the exhibit.
C2 The entomologist published a groundbreaking study on beetle behavior.
adverb not applicable
A1 The beetle crawled slowly across the ground.
A2 She watched the beetle carefully as it moved along the branch.
B1 The beetle quickly scurried away when she approached.
B2 The beetle expertly navigated through the dense undergrowth.
C1 The beetle stealthily made its way towards the unsuspecting prey.
C2 The beetle gracefully flew off into the night, disappearing from sight.
pronoun not applicable
A1 The beetle crawled across the ground.
A2 I found a beetle in the garden yesterday.
B1 The beetle's shell was shiny and colorful.
B2 The beetle scurried away when I tried to catch it.
C1 The beetle's intricate patterns fascinated the entomologist.
C2 The beetle, with its delicate wings, flew off into the sunset.
preposition not applicable
A1 The beetle crawled under the table.
A2 I found a beetle in the garden.
B1 The beetle scurried across the forest floor.
B2 The beetle flew past my head.
C1 The beetle landed on the flower petal.
C2 The beetle navigated through the dense foliage.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I like to collect beetle shells and display them in my room.
A2 The beetle crawled slowly across the leaf, its shiny green shell glistening in the sunlight.
B1 The beetle scurried under the rock, seeking shelter from the rain.
B2 The beetle, with its intricate patterns and colors, was a fascinating subject for the photographer.
C1 The scientist studied the beetle's behavior in great detail, documenting its movements and interactions.
C2 The beetle, a symbol of resilience and adaptability, has long fascinated researchers in the field of entomology.
interjection not applicable
A1 Beetle! That bug scared me.
A2 Beetle! Look at that shiny green beetle crawling on the leaf.
B1 Beetle! I can't believe how many different types of beetles there are.
B2 Beetle! Wow, that beetle has such vibrant colors.
C1 Beetle! The entomologist was thrilled to discover a rare beetle species.
C2 Beetle! The beetle expert was able to identify the species by its distinctive markings.
article not applicable
A1 I saw a beetle crawling on the ground.
A2 The children were fascinated by the shiny green beetle.
B1 The beetle scurried across the forest floor, blending in with the leaves.
B2 Entomologists study the behavior and habitat of different beetle species.
C1 The iridescent beetle was a rare find in the dense jungle.
C2 The scientist discovered a new species of beetle during his expedition in the rainforest.
formal The entomologist studied the anatomy of the beetle to better understand its behavior.
informal I saw a cool beetle crawling on the sidewalk today.
slang That beetle looks so funky with its shiny green shell!
figurative She felt like a beetle trapped in a glass jar, unable to escape the suffocating situation.
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