ant Definition
a small, six-legged insect that lives in organized colonies or nests and is typically characterized by a black, brown, or red coloration.
Using ant: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The ants were marching in a line across the kitchen floor.
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The ant colony was destroyed by the rain.
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The picnic was ruined by the ants crawling all over the food.
Phrases with ant
Example
He had ants in his pants and couldn't sit still during the meeting.
restless or impatient
Example
She was feeling antsy waiting for her flight at the airport.
Example
The suspenseful movie put ants in my pants and I couldn't stop fidgeting.
Origins of ant
from Old English 'ǣmette'
Summary: ant in Brief
An 'ant' [ænt] is a small, six-legged insect that lives in organized colonies or nests. It is typically characterized by a black, brown, or red coloration. Phrases like 'have ants in one's pants' and 'antsy' use 'ant' to denote restlessness or impatience. The saying 'put ants in someone's pants' means to make someone restless or anxious.
