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ant

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/ænt/ · ant

A small insect known for living in colonies and working together.

Meanings

nounformal

A small insect known for living in colonies and working together.

ایک چھوٹا کیڑا جو کالونیوں میں رہتا ہے اور مل کر کام کرتا ہے۔

چیونٹی

chiyunti

Synonyms

insectarthropodantکیڑاآرتھروپوڈچیونٹی

Antonyms

birdmammalhumanپرندہممالیہانسان

Common Collocations

  • ant colony
  • worker ant
  • fire ant

Example Sentences

The ant carries food back to its colony.

چیونٹی کھانا اپنی کالونی میں لے جاتی ہے۔

Chiyunti khana apni colony mein le jati hai.

Ants work together to build their nest.

چیونٹیاں مل کر اپنا گھونسلہ بناتی ہیں۔

Chiyunty mil kar apna ghonsla banati hain.

There are many different species of ants.

چیونٹیوں کی کئی مختلف اقسام ہیں۔

Chiyuntyon ki kai mukhtalif aqsam hain.

Easily Confused With

aunt:An 'aunt' is a relative, while an 'ant' is an insect.

Word Family

antenna
nounانٹیینا
antler
nounکھنچر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'ant' as a small insect that can be seen in gardens.

Imagine a line of ants marching towards their anthill.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "ǣmette" — insect

First known use: before 12th century

The word 'ant' has evolved from Old English 'ǣmette' which is related to the Germanic word for 'insect'.