Words / A2

SPYD-uh/ˈspaɪdə/

A spider is a small animal with eight legs that often makes a web: a spider’s web, scared of spiders, a garden spider. Insect usually has six legs; a spider is not an insect in school science. Web is what it builds. Do not write cider (the drink) for spider, or speaker.

Meaning

A small animal with eight legs that often makes a web.

Examples

• “A spider had built a web in the corner of the shed.”
• “She asked me to take the spider outside in a cup.”
• “A spider waited in the corner of the bathroom.”

Good to know

a spider’s web / a garden spider. Six legs: insect. Mix-up: cider (drink).

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