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ant

Definition

  • noun: a kind of small insect that lives in an organized social group
  • noun: any of a family (Formicidae) of colonial hymenopterous insects with a complex social organization and various castes performing special duties
  • synonyms: emmet, pismire

Examples

  • a little kid with 'ants in her pants'

  • a colony of 'ants' = an 'ant' colony

  • propell'ant'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Simba. Everything you see exists together, in a delicate balance. As king, you need to understand that balance, and respect all the creatures from the crawling ant to the leaping antelope. But, Dad, don't we eat the animal? Yes, Simba, but let me explain. When we die,our bodies become the grass. (..)
    1994 The Lion King