Plural of ant
regular plural
The plural of ant is ants.
Forms of ant
| Singular | ant /ænt/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | ants /ænts/ |
| Countable | countable |
Ants in a sentence
- That would be the frozen chicatanas – giant winged ants – at around $500 a kilo.2013 July 26, Nick Miroff, “Mexico gets a taste for eating insects […] ”, in The Guardian Weekly, volume 189, number 7, page 32
- The ants did not leave so much as a crumb of bread.From the entry leave
- Our shed has several insect infestations, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps.From the entry insect
- Our house is being attacked by an army of ants.From the entry army
- Remembering her insectophobia I did not point out the amazing line of ants ferrying leaves up the wall.From the entry insectophobia
Meaning of ant
- noun Any of various insects in the family Formicidae in the order Hymenoptera, typically living in large colonies composed almost entirely of flightless females.
- noun A Web spider.
- verb To rub insects, especially ants, on one's body, perhaps to control parasites or clean feathers.
Questions about the plural of ant
- What is the plural of ant?
- The plural of ant is ants.
- Is ant countable?
- Ant is a countable noun.
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