noun

ant

ant

An ant is a very small insect.

An ant is a very small insect.

Ants were crawling all over the picnic blanket.

Ants were crawling all over the picnic blanket.

((an ant)) a small insect An ant is carrying a leaf.

Synonyms: insect, bug

From Old English 'ǣmete', meaning 'biter', related to the idea of biting off.

Picture a tiny 'aunt' carrying a crumb. The spelling is different, but the sound can help.

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