Meaning & use

ant

noun·Everyday

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A small, social insect that lives in organized colonies known for cooperative behavior and considerable strength relative to its size.

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A line of ants marched across the picnic blanket.

Worker ants carried crumbs many times their own body weight back to the nest.

A note on using this word

Ants belong to the family Formicidae and are found on every continent except Antarctica.

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