ant
word
/ˈænt/
ant
/ˈænt/
ant
Definition
A small insect that usually lives in large groups with a queen and workers, often building colonies underground or in wood.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both scientific and everyday language. 'Ant' often refers to any member of the Formicidae family. Collocations: 'ant colony', 'ant hill', 'worker ant'. Not to be confused with 'aunt' (family member), which is pronounced differently.
Spanish: hormigaPortuguese (BR): formigaPortuguese (PT): formigaChinese (Simplified): 蚂蚁Chinese (Traditional): 螞蟻Hindi: चींटीArabic: نملةBengali: পিঁপড়েRussian: муравейJapanese: アリVietnamese: kiếnKorean: 개미Turkish: karıncaUrdu: چیونٹیIndonesian: semut
Example Sentences
An ant is carrying a crumb.
basic
The children found an ant in the garden.
basic
There is an ant on the table.
basic
I accidentally stepped on an ant while walking.
natural
Have you ever watched an ant colony work together?
natural
All it takes is one crumb to attract a line of ants.
natural