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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.

  • 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.