ants

[ænts]

ants Definition

small, six-legged insects that live in organized colonies and are known for their ability to work together to build complex structures and find food.

Using ants: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ants" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  There were ants crawling on the picnic blanket.

• Example

  The ant colony built an intricate network of tunnels.

• Example

  The ants worked together to carry a large piece of food back to their nest.

Phrases with ants

• have ants in one's pants

  to be restless or unable to sit still

  Example

  The children had ants in their pants and couldn't stay seated during the movie.

• antsy

  restless or impatient

  Example

  She was feeling antsy and wanted to go for a walk.

• put ants in someone's pants

  to make someone feel restless or agitated

  Example

  The suspenseful movie put ants in my pants and I couldn't wait to see what happened next.

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Summary: ants in Brief

'Ants' [ænts] are small, six-legged insects that live in organized colonies and are known for their ability to work together to build complex structures and find food. Phrases like 'have ants in one's pants' and 'antsy' use 'ants' to denote restlessness or impatience. 'Put ants in someone's pants' means to make someone feel restless or agitated.