newt
newt — noun
- newtsingular
- newtsplural
1. a small amphibian with smooth skin, four short legs, and a slender tail that liv
a small amphibian with smooth skin, four short legs, and a slender tail that lives in ponds and can also move on land
Esme found a newt under a damp log beside the pond.
find a newt near a pond
The children watched a newt swim slowly between the reeds.
watch a newt swim
Karim lifted the bucket carefully when he saw a newt inside.
A small newt crossed the garden path after the evening rain.
Sahil pointed to two newts resting beside the pond plants.
- salamander
a broader word for a related animal group, while a newt is one specific kind
- amphibian
a general scientific category, not a specific everyday name
- smooth newt
a more exact species name used when the type is known
文法句型
a newt
see a newt
newts in a pond
watch a newt swim
用法筆記
Usually countable. This word often appears in pond, ditch, or garden contexts, especially when the animal is swimming, hiding under wet wood, or moving after rain.