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Definition of ant - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
insectsmall insect living in organized colonies
- The ant carried a leaf back to its colony.
2.
symbolicsymbol of hard work and cooperation
- In stories, the ant often represents diligence and teamwork.
Images of ant
small insect living in organized colonies
Expressions with ant
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glass-sided box for observing ants
The classroom had an ant farm for biology lessons.
small reddish insect that can bite
I got bitten by a red ant in the garden.
large anteater with long tongue in South America
The ant bear uses its claws to break ant hills.
busy place with many people
The market was like an ant-heap on weekends.
type of ant known for aggressive behavior and mass movement
The army ant colony quickly overran the abandoned picnic area..
large and aggressive species of ant native to Australia
The bull ant is known for its painful sting and aggressive behavior..
large aggressive ant species found in Africa
Driver ants can form colonies of millions, overwhelming larger animals..
sharp point used for cutting or decoration
The ant. & barb. on the arrow made it deadly..
small yellow-brown ant known for invading buildings worldwide
The pharaoh ant infested the kitchen and was hard to remove.
ant captured and used by another species
The slave ant worked tirelessly in the foreign colony.
type of ant known for painful sting
The fire ant can cause severe allergic reactions with its sting.
ant responsible for foraging and nest maintenance
A worker ant carried a leaf back to the nest.
large ant that builds nests in dead wood
The carpenter ant colony was found in the old tree.
small black ant species often found invading homes for food
The little black ant invaded our kitchen for crumbs.
type of ant that lives mainly in forests
Wood ants build large nests out of pine needles..
stinging ant causing intense pain for a day
The bullet ant's sting is extremely painful.
aphid kept by ants for its secreted honeydew
Ants protect the ant cows from predators in exchange for honeydew.
any of various thrush-like birds feeding on ants
The ant thrush is often seen flipping leaves in search of ants..
dark green metallic ant native to Australia
The green ant built its nest in the tree.
South American ant that cuts leaves for fungus farming
Leafcutter ants are fascinating to watch as they carry leaves.
ant similar to army ant in behavior
Legionary ants moved in a coordinated attack like an army.
ant that captures brood from other colonies as servants
The slave-making ant invades nearby nests to secure its labor force..
mutillid wasp, often wingless, furry and antlike
A velvet ant crossed the trail, and I avoided its painful sting.
whitish insect resembling an ant, feeds on wood
White ants can cause serious damage to wooden structures.
Origin of ant
Old English, æmette (ant)
Terms with ant included in their meaning
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ant species
type of ant known for cutting and carrying leaves
zoology
small worker ant in a leaf-cutter colony
animals
animal residing in an ant colony
insect
another term for ant, especially a small one
ants
ant colony condition with multiple egg-laying queens
ant anatomy
second segment of the pedicel in some ants
acr: red imported fire ant
type of ant that is harmful to crops
entomology
ant that enslaves other ants to work for its colony
ant nest
mound made by ants for living and raising young
insect
type of ant known for painful sting
entomology
ant responsible for foraging and nest maintenance
insect behavior
type of ant known for aggressive behavior and mass movement
insect
large and aggressive species of ant native to Australia
insects
large ant that builds nests in dead wood
insect
large aggressive ant species found in Africa
entomology
army ant of the genus Dorylus
biology
aggressive ant species in subtropical areas
insect home
small black ant species often found invading homes for food
European red ant
ant of the genus Myrmica, especially Myrmica rubra
insect
type of ant that lives mainly in forests
entomology
stinging ant causing intense pain for a day
biology
the red imported fire ant, invasive in many regions
red wood ant
the European red wood ant, found in forests
insect
similar to an ant in appearance or behavior
Examples of ant in a sentence
Children watched the ant build its nest. The ant is a common symbol in fables. He admired the ant for its relentless work ethic.
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- French:fourmi, ...
- German:Ameise, ...
- Italian:formica, ...
- Spanish:hormiga, ...
- Portuguese:formiga, ...
- Chinese:蚂蚁, 勤劳的象征, ...
- Japanese:アリ, 勤勉な人, ...
- Arabic:نَمْلَة, ...
- Hebrew:נְמָלָה, ...
- Russian:муравей, ...
- Ukrainian:мураха, ...
- Hindi:चींटी, मेहनती व्यक्ति, ...
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