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leech

/liːtʃ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A small, usually aquatic, invertebrate animal that attaches itself to other animals or objects to obtain food by sucking out their fluids.

    - "The leech attaches itself to the fish's gills and sucks out its blood."
    - "After being bitten by a leech, the hiker's leg was covered in small, wriggling creatures."
    - "The leech is an important species in freshwater ecosystems."
  • verb

    To attach oneself parasitically or unwillingly to someone or something.

    - "He leeched off his wealthy uncle for years."
    - "The company leeched profits from the struggling industry."
    - "Don't let yourself be leeched by others."
Pronunciation
  1. /liːtʃ/



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  2. /liːtʃ/



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Synonyms

bloodsucker , parasite , sponger , vampire , drain , healer , barber , doctor , physician , cure , heal , treat
Rhymes
Words rhyming with leech
beech , speech , reach , teach
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. lee () : To go or move slowly and steadily.

  2. leech (en) : A small, usually aquatic, invertebrate animal.

  3. leach (en) : To attach oneself parasitically or unwillingly.

Variants
List of all variants of leech that leads to same result
leech , leeches , leechlike , leeched , leeching , leach , leaches , leached , leaching , medicinal leech , medicinal leeches
Forms
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leech (noun), leeches (plural), leeched (past tense)

Etymology
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Old English lēce, leacu; related to lēcan 'to lick', from Proto-Germanic *lēkanan, from *leik- 'lick'.

Trivia
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  1. Leeches have been used in medicine for thousands of years.

  2. There are over 600 species of leeches.

  3. Leeches can live for up to 20 years.

Related Concepts
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  1. parasite: An organism that derives its nutrients from another organism, which is called the host.

  2. sucking disc: A type of leech that attaches to a fish's body and sucks out its mucus and skin cells.

Culture
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In literature, the leech is often used as a metaphor for parasites or individuals who exploit others for their own gain. In art, leeches have been depicted in various forms, including as medical instruments and as symbols of parasitism. In music, there are several songs with the word 'leech' in the title.

How to Memorize "leech"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a small, wriggling creature attached to a fish's body, sucking out its fluids.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'leech' with the idea of a parasite or someone who exploits others.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym LEECH: Leeching Energy, Entertainment, or Emotions from others.

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