ant (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ænt/

Definition

A small, social insect with six legs, often found in colonies and known for its industrious nature.

Examples

• The ant carried a large crumb back to its nest.

• An ant colony can consist of thousands or even millions of individuals.

• Be careful not to step on the ant trail.

How to Use ant

ant colony (collocation)

A community of ants living together. — "We observed an ant colony building a large mound."

ant trail (collocation)

A path or line formed by ants. — "Follow the ant trail to find their nest."

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