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How to pronounce “ant

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Pronunciation guide for ant

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of ant with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Deborah Gordon: The emergent genius of ant colonies 20 minutesI study ants, and that's because I like to think about how organizations work.
Definition summary
Any of various insects in the family Formicidae in the order Hymenoptera, typically living in large colonies composed almost entirely of flightless females.

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How to pronounce ant

Deborah Gordon: The emergent genius of ant colonies 20 minutes

I study ants, and that's because I like to think about how organizations work.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “ant

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • Any of various insects in the family Formicidae in the order Hymenoptera, typically living in large colonies composed almost entirely of flightless females.
  • (Internet) A Web spider.
  • [Verb]
  • (ornithology) To rub insects, especially ants, on one's body, perhaps to control parasites or clean feathers.

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