midge

The word “midge” has 1 syllable: midge

It's pronounced as /mɪdʒ/


What is synonym and antonym for midge?

In the thesaurus, “midge” has 4 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for midge along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for midge

  • bittern
  • gnat
  • no-see-um
  • sandfly

Antonyms for midge

  • bee
  • beetle
  • butterfly
  • dragonfly
  • ladybug

Meanings of midge

  • noun
    1. Any of various small two-winged flies, for example, from the family Chironomidae or non-biting midges, the family Chaoboridae or phantom midges, and the family Ceratopogonidae or biting midges, all belonging to the order Diptera.
    2. Any bait or lure designed to resemble a midge.

Example Sentences

  • A small midge flew into the tent and landed on my arm.
  • The lake in summer is full of midges near the water’s edge.
  • He used a net to protect himself from the swarms of midges.
  • Midges can be very annoying when camping near marshes.
  • Scientists studied how midges affect the local ecosystem.

On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to midge, such as: bee, beetle, bittern, butterfly, dragonfly, gnat, ladybug.

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