species
/ˈspiːʃiːz/
spe · cies
ˈspiː · ʃiːz
English Definition
n. a type of living thing
Significado en Español
especie
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
loài, chủng loại
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Example Sentence
Pandas are an endangered species.
熊猫是濒危物种。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
speci(kind)+es(plural)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “species”:
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A
variety
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B
individual
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C
location
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D
period
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A — variety.
“species” means n. a type of living thing
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Scientists discovered a brand-new ______ of tiny frog in the rainforest.
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A
species
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B
rumor
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C
machine
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D
mineral
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A — species.
“species” means n. a type of living thing
Common questions about “species”
What does “species” mean?
species — n. a type of living thing. In Chinese: 物种，种类.
How do you pronounce “species”?
species is pronounced /ˈspiːʃiːz/. It breaks into 2 syllables: spe · cies.
How do you use “species” in a sentence?
Pandas are an endangered species. (熊猫是濒危物种。)
What are synonyms for “species”?
type, kind — all close in meaning to species (n. a type of living thing).
Is “species” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. species appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “species”?
speci(kind)+es(plural)
