Aardvark

Pronunciation: /ɑːrdvɑːrk/

Definitions of aardvark

noun a large, burrowing, nocturnal mammal native to Africa with a long snout and tongue used for eating ants and termites

Example Sentences

A1 An aardvark is a nocturnal mammal that eats ants and termites.

A2 Aardvarks have long ears and a tubular snout used for sniffing out insects.

B1 The aardvark is native to Africa and is known for its burrowing habits.

B2 Aardvarks are solitary animals and are rarely seen in groups.

C1 The aardvark's thick skin protects it from ant and termite bites while it digs for food.

C2 Aardvarks have a keen sense of smell, which helps them locate their prey underground.

Examples of aardvark in a Sentence

formal The aardvark is a nocturnal mammal native to Africa, known for its long snout and sticky tongue used for eating ants and termites.

informal I saw an aardvark at the zoo yesterday, it was so cute!

slang That guy is as nosy as an aardvark, always poking around in other people's business.

figurative Her ability to find information is like an aardvark sniffing out ants in the dark.

Grammatical Forms of aardvark

• past tense: aardvarked
• plural: aardvarks
• comparative: more aardvark
• superlative: most aardvark
• present tense: aardvarks
• future tense: will aardvark
• perfect tense: have aardvarked
• continuous tense: is aardvarking
• singular: aardvark
• positive degree: aardvark
• infinitive: to aardvark
• gerund: aardvarking
• participle: aardvarking

Origin and Evolution of aardvark

First Known Use: 1705 year

Language of Origin: Afrikaans

Story behind the word: The word 'aardvark' comes from Afrikaans, a language spoken in South Africa, and translates to 'earth pig' in English.

Evolution of the word: The term 'aardvark' has remained relatively consistent in its meaning and usage since it was first introduced in the English language in the early 18th century.