Synonyms for

Nit

Verb / nɪt / Another word for nit — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a tiny egg of a louse or other parasitic insect

Synonyms & similar words

egg nodule ovum spore seed kernel bud pip coccus microbe microorganism bacteria germ bacillus virus amoeba parasite tick flea maggot

Example sentences

  1. She combed through her hair to find all the nits after getting lice.
  2. The nit was barely visible to the naked eye.
  3. The lice infestation was so bad, the school sent a letter home to parents warning them to check for nits.
  4. The nit hatched into a louse and began biting the girl's scalp.
  5. The mother used a special shampoo to kill the nits and lice in her child's hair.

Quotes

  • I'm just a nit. I'm not a genius.
  • The nit and the louse are both in the same family, but they are not the same.
  • The nit is the beginning of the end for the louse.

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