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ant

 
pronunciation:
aent
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part of speech: noun
definition: An ant is a small red or black insect. Ants live in large groups in the ground.
We always see ants in the dirt around the playground. Sometimes we like to just watch them.
 
derivation: antlike (adj.)
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Are you looking for the word aunt (the sister of one's parent)? Some people say ant and aunt in exactly the same way, but these two words have different meanings.
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