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ant

/ษ›nt/
A1 ยท Beginnerโ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†
noun

Simple Meaning

a very small insect that lives in large groups and is known for working hard.

When to Use

๐Ÿ’ฌDaily Conversation๐Ÿ“šAcademic Writing
Beginner โ€” basic words and phrases

Examples in Conversation

โ€œThere's a line of ants marching across the kitchen floor.โ€

โ€œDid you know ants can carry things much heavier than themselves?โ€

โ–ถFull Definition

Any of various insects in the family Formicidae in the order Hymenoptera, typically living in large colonies composed almost entirely of flightless females.

Related Words

Synonyms:
insectbug
Word Family:
antsant'santeater