Grade 7
(mi-crobe) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a microscopic organism esp. any of the bacteria that cause disease from Greek root 'mikros' meaning SMALL + 'bois' meaning LIFE

Example Sentence

We studied the microbe under the microscope.

Synonyms

microorganism; germ; bacterium

Antonyms

gorilla

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microbe
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Rhymes

  • microbe