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Vocabulary Entry
parasite
|noun • verb
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N
noun
An organism that lives on or in a host and gets its food from or at the expense of its host.
Example Sentences
"The doctor explained that the parasite was causing his illness."
"Some parasites can be transmitted between humans and animals."
"The gardener found a type of parasite infesting the plants."
V
verb
To take advantage of someone or something, often in a way that is unethical or harmful.
Example Sentences
"The company was accused of parasiting off the hard work of its employees."
"He felt his neighbor was trying to parasite on his resources."
"Some businesses tend to parasite on trends instead of creating original content."