Definition of ant
(Entry 1 of 6)
: any of a family (Formicidae) of colonial hymenopterous insects with a complex social organization and various castes performing special duties
ants in one's pants
: impatience for action or activity : restlessness
ant
abbreviation (1)Definition of ant (Entry 2 of 6)
1
antenna
2
antonym
Ant
abbreviation (2)Definition of Ant (Entry 3 of 6)
Antarctica
ant-
prefixDefinition of ant- (Entry 4 of 6)
— see anti-
-ant
noun suffixDefinition of -ant (Entry 5 of 6)
1a
: one that performs (a specified action) : personal or impersonal agent
claimant coolant
b
: thing that promotes (a specified action or process)
expectorant
2
: one connected with
annuitant
3
: thing acted upon (in a specified manner)
inhalant
-ant
adjective suffixDefinition of -ant (Entry 6 of 6)
1
: performing (a specified action) or being (in a specified condition)
somnambulant
2
: promoting (a specified action or process)
expectorant
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The first known use of ant was before the 12th century
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