Many insects are beneficial to the environment, such as bees.
অনেক পতঙ্গ পরিবেশের জন্য উপকারী, যেমন মৌমাছি।
He treated his rival like a mere insect.
সে তার প্রতিদ্বন্দ্বীকে কেবল একটি তুচ্ছ পতঙ্গের মতো গণ্য করত।
COLLOCATIONS
insect bite, insect repellent, flying insect, harmful insect
WORD FORMSPlural: insectsUSAGE NOTES
The term 'insect' is scientifically specific, referring to the class Insecta. In casual conversation, it is often used interchangeably with 'bug', though 'bug' can also refer to germs or mechanical faults.