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parasite

/ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

Translations

parasitenoun

parasites

/ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

паразит

The parasite attaches itself to the host and feeds off it.

Паразит прикрепляется к хозяину и питается за его счет.

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Synonyms

parasiteverb

parasited

Past Simple

parasited

Past Participle

parasiting

Gerund

Synonyms

parasitize

live at someone's expense

piggyback (on)

feed off

live off

sponge (off)

parasiteadjective

/ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

Attributive use before another noun (e.g., "parasite control").

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Definitions

parasitenoun

An organism that lives on or in a host organism and gets its food from or at the expense of its host.

The tapeworm is a common parasite found in the intestines of animals.

A person who habitually relies on or exploits others and gives nothing in return.

He was considered a social parasite, always borrowing money and never repaying it.

parasiteverb

To live or exploit as a parasite; to habitually depend on or feed off another.

He had been parasiting off his friends for months without contributing anything.

parasiteadjective

Relating to, caused by, or involving parasites (used attributively before another noun).

The laboratory performed a parasite test on the water sample.