parasite
Translation
parasite
Examples
A tapeworm is a type of parasite.
A tapeworm is a type of parasite.
He's a parasite living off his parents' money.
He's a parasite living off his parents' money.
Grammar Patterns
((a parasite)) as a biological organism The parasite lives inside its host.
((a parasite)) as a person She called her lazy brother a parasite.
Similar Words
Synonyms: freeloader, leech, hanger-on.
Etymology
From Greek `para-` "beside" + `sitos` "food". Literally, "one who eats at another's table".
Memory Tips
Picture someone sitting "para" (beside) you at a "site" (table) eating your food for free.